Dinner for 10

Black Bean Soup (10 servings)

Name: Black Bean Soup (10 servings)
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion; 1 lb tomatoes; 3 carrots; 3 jalapenos; 3 cloves garlic; 3 cans (15 oz) black beans; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup cilantro leaves (optional); 15 oz container crema salvadoreña; 5 oz half wheel cotija cheese; 1 avocado (optional); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups cornmeal; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 large eggs; 8 tbsp 1 stick unsalted butter; 2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 5 oz half of a wheel cotija cheese

Slow-cooked black bean soup with tomatoes and peppers comes with baked cornmeal croutons, cotija cheese, and crema.

Typical price

$9.90for 4 servings

$2.47 per serving$9.90 for 4

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260 minstart to table
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10servings as written
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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	1 lb	$1.99Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.51Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical	3	$1.80Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	45 oz	$4.05Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	15 oz	$3.30Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	10 oz	$4.00Typical price
Avocados$1.29 each typical	0.5	$0.65Typical price
Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical	10 oz	$0.80Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	4	$1.20Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	17 oz	$0.68Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$24.74

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlourSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion
1 lb tomatoes
3 carrots
3 jalapenos
3 cloves garlic
3 cans (15 oz) black beans
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
15 oz container crema salvadoreña
5 oz half wheel cotija cheese
1 avocado (optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups cornmeal
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 large eggs
8 tbsp 1 stick unsalted butter
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 oz half of a wheel cotija cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with oil.
Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, melted butter, and milk; stir in half the cotija and bake for 25 minutes.
Chop the onion, tomatoes, carrots, jalapenos, and garlic, then add them to a slow cooker with the beans, broth, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the soup covered on low for 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
Cool the cornbread, cut it into cubes, and toast the cubes at 400 F for 10 minutes.
Top bowls with crema, the remaining cotija, and the cornbread croutons.

Swaps

Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices