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Green Olive Soup

Green Olive Soup: Amazing 10-Min Prep Delight


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  • Author: Jannet Lisa
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and flavorful green olive soup recipe with orzo, chickpeas, and spinach. This Mediterranean-inspired soup is perfect for a light meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 ounces orzo
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup green olives, pitted and halved (or quartered if very large)
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1 cup baby spinach, roughly torn
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, fresh oregano, and thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add sundried tomatoes, chickpeas, orzo, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
  6. Stir in green olives, coconut cream, and baby spinach. Cook for a couple of minutes until spinach wilts and olives warm through.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a creamier green olive soup, add an extra splash of coconut cream.
  • You can substitute orzo with other small pasta shapes or rice.
  • Adjust the amount of olives to your preference for this savory green olive soup.
  • This green olive soup can be made vegan by ensuring your vegetable stock is vegan.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of the recipe)
  • Calories: Estimated 300-350 kcal (this is an estimate and can vary based on specific ingredients)
  • Sugar: Estimated 5-8 g
  • Sodium: Estimated 600-800 mg (can vary based on stock and olives)
  • Fat: Estimated 15-20 g
  • Saturated Fat: Estimated 5-7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 10-13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Estimated 35-45 g
  • Fiber: Estimated 6-9 g
  • Protein: Estimated 8-12 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg