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Green Olive Soup

Comforting Green Olive Soup for a Cozy Night In

This Green Olive Soup is creamy, vegan, and gluten-free, filled with hearty chickpeas and tangy sundried tomatoes, making it perfect for any cozy night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Adds a warm, rich base
  • 1 onion Finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Deepens flavor profile
For the Herbs
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano Or dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Or dried thyme
For the Heartiness
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes Chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup orzo Or rice
For the Soup's Body
  • 4 cups vegetable stock Homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 cup green olives Pitted and halved
  • ¾ cup coconut cream Or cashew cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach Roughly torn
For Seasoning
  • salt To taste
  • freshly ground black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add a finely diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and continue to cook for an additional minute.
  3. Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste along with 1 teaspoon each of fresh oregano and thyme. Cook everything together for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add in ½ cup of chopped sundried tomatoes, 1 can of drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup of orzo, and 4 cups of vegetable stock. Increase heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Gently incorporate 1 cup of pitted and halved green olives and ¾ cup of coconut cream into the pot. Stir together and allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Finally, add 2 cups of roughly torn baby spinach to the pot. Stir well and let it cook for just a minute until the spinach wilts. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in portions for longer storage.

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