Description
Warm up your kitchen with this delightful Green Olive Soup, where vibrant green olives meet aromatic herbs and spices. This easy-to-make dish offers an explosion of flavor, perfect for cozy dinners or a soothing meal after a long day. With its stunning color and comforting taste, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Grab your spoon and enjoy a culinary experience that embraces warmth and satisfaction!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the pitted green olives and sauté for an additional 3 minutes to release their briny flavor.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add fresh herbs during the last five minutes of cooking for added freshness.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth or transfer it to a blender in batches.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg