Dinner for 8
Black Bean Soup with bell peppers
$5.18for 4150 minServes 8
Dry black beans simmer with vegetables, herbs, wine, and broth until tender in this thick, savory soup.
Photo: skinnytaste.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.63Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.52Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.07Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.35 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 150 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.29 per serving$5.18 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb dry black beans
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 carrots
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper (optional)
- avocado (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the beans and simmer them with the small onion, small bell pepper, three garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot for 75 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and cook the chopped large onion, bell pepper, and carrots for 8 minutes.
- Add the remaining garlic, cumin, and oregano, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked beans, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, white wine, and enough water to cover, then simmer for 35 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and red wine vinegar, then simmer for 5 minutes before removing the bay leaves.
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