Lunche for 4
Apple Parsnip Soup
Apples, parsnip, carrot, onion, and nutmeg simmer in water before blending into a smooth, bright soup.
$3.11for 4 servings
$0.78 per serving$3.11 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 47 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.34Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 apples
- 1 carrot
- 1 parsnip
- 1 lemon
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp nutmeg
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chopped apples, carrot, parsnip, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and 4 cups water.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in lemon juice and warm it for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Ingredient list based on the Wikibooks Cookbook (CC BY-SA 4.0). Steps and description written by Salefork.
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