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Green Olive Soup

Creamy Green Olive Soup to Warm Your Soul at Home

A warm and satisfying Green Olive Soup blending briny olives with chickpeas and spinach for a nutritious comfort dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can be swapped with avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste can substitute with sun-dried tomato puree
  • 4 cups vegetable stock homemade or boxed
For the Flavors
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano can use dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme can use dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes can use dehydrated tomatoes rehydrated in water
For the Protein and Texture
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup orzo can substitute with rice or small pasta
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup green olives halved or quartered
  • 1 cup coconut cream can substitute with cashew cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach can use kale as a replacement

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, then mix in tomato paste, oregano, and thyme. Allow to meld for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add sundried tomatoes, chickpeas, and orzo to the pot. Pour in vegetable stock, stir well, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Once orzo is cooked, stir in green olives, coconut cream, and baby spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Serve warm in bowls, garnished with herbs if liked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For smoother texture, blend the soup briefly after adding coconut cream, leaving some chunks for character. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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