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Creamy Green Olive Soup with Herb-Infused Olive Oil Recipe

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This Green Olive Soup with Olive Oil is a simple, flavorful, and comforting recipe perfect for any day. Using a blend of olives, white beans, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon juice, this soup is deliciously creamy after blending and best served with rustic bread. It offers a healthy, vegetarian option packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors and is easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Soup Base

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon parsley (fresh or dried)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups olives (160g), green or black or any type
  • 1 ¼ cups white beans (240g), canned (substitute butter beans if desired)
  • ½ quart vegetable stock (473ml)
  • ½ quart water (473ml)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced (optional)

Finishing Touches

  • ½ lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sauté onion: In a large pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and herbs: Add minced garlic to the pot and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then incorporate the parsley and thyme, continuing to cook for another minute to release their flavors.
  3. Add olives, beans, and liquids: Pour in the olives and white beans followed by the vegetable stock and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Simmer the soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the soup to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. If using, add the diced red bell pepper during the last 5-10 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  5. Blend the soup: Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until olives are mostly broken down. Blend longer for a creamy consistency or less for a chunkier texture.
  6. Finish and serve: Stir in the juice of half a lemon. Drizzle additional olive oil on top and garnish with extra parsley and thyme if desired. Serve the soup warm alongside rustic bread or your favorite soup pasta for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use either green or black olives depending on your flavor preference.
  • Adding the red bell pepper is optional but adds a pleasant sweetness and color to the soup.
  • If you prefer a thinner soup, add extra vegetable stock or water while simmering.
  • For a vegan version, ensure that the vegetable stock used is plant-based.
  • Do not skip the lemon juice; it brightens the flavors remarkably.
  • This soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and also freezes nicely.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/creamy-green-olive-soup-with-herb-infused-olive-oil-recipe/