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Creamy Green Olive Soup

Creamy Green Olive Soup: A Cozy Vegan Delight

This Creamy Green Olive Soup is a warm vegan embrace in a bowl, featuring briny olives and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for cozy 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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be substituted.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Chopped finely.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste A homemade reduction works well as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano Dried oregano is a great substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use dried thyme if needed.
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Green Olives Pitted and halved.
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Any style can be used.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained; can substitute with white beans.
  • 1 cup Orzo Rice can be swapped in.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock Choose low sodium if desired.
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream For nut allergies, use cashew cream.
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be used.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 finely diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute. Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste along with 1 teaspoon each of fresh oregano and thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Mix in ½ cup of sliced sun-dried tomatoes, 1 drained can of chickpeas, and 1 cup of orzo. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable stock and boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of halved green olives and 1 cup of coconut cream. Stir gently and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the cream melds.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with extra olives or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, consider pureeing part of the soup before adding olives and cream. Garnish with additional olives or fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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