Dinner for 4
Black Bean Soup with canned beans
Black beans simmer with broth, cumin, salsa verde, and cilantro for a warm soup finished in one pot.
$7.16for 4 servings
$1.79 per serving$7.16 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.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 59 oz | $5.33Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.77Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (29 5/8 oz) black beans
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mexican salsa verde (optional)
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Steps
- Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Combine beans, broth, cumin, and salsa verde in a 4-quart pot over medium heat.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Swaps
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with canned beans on sale.
Ingredient list based on the Wikibooks Cookbook (CC BY-SA 4.0). Steps and description written by Salefork.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
Pick your store and we build five dinners from this week's ad, with cost per serving and a shopping list by aisle.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
