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Green Olive Soup

Creamy Green Olive Soup That Warms the Soul

Enjoy this creamy green olive soup, full of rich flavors and comforting ingredients, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 329
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil use any neutral oil if needed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano dried can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme dried can be substituted
For the Heartiness
  • 1 cup sundried tomatoes sliced into small pieces
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup orzo substitute with rice if preferred
  • 4 cups vegetable stock low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup green olives pitted and halved
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup coconut cream cashew cream is a substitute
For Freshness
  • 2 cups baby spinach torn
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add 2 finely chopped garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 teaspoon each of fresh oregano and thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup of sliced sundried tomatoes and 1 can of rinsed chickpeas, followed by 4 cups of vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of halved green olives, 1 cup of coconut cream, and 2 cups of torn baby spinach. Cook on low heat for another minute.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, then ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pair with warm crusty bread or croutons for a delightful experience.

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