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Green Olive Soup

Delightful Green Olive Soup: Creamy Mediterranean Comfort

Experience the warming flavors of Green Olive Soup, a vegan dish featuring briny olives and chickpeas in a luxurious broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use high-quality extra virgin for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions preferred.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste Can substitute with fresh tomatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh oregano Dried herbs can be used as alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme Dried herbs can be used as alternative.
For the Soup's Body
  • 1 cup Green olives Pitted and halved.
  • 1/2 cup Sundried tomatoes Chopped finely.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained.
  • 1 cup Orzo Can substitute with rice.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Coconut cream Substitute with cashew cream if needed.
  • 2 cups Baby spinach Can use kale or Swiss chard.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and thyme. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Mix in tomato paste and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine.
  4. Add sundried tomatoes, drained chickpeas, and orzo to the pot. Pour in vegetable stock to cover and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
  6. Stir in green olives, coconut cream, and baby spinach until well incorporated.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve this soup warm with crusty bread or croutons to enhance the experience.

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