Dinner for 4
Brazilian Lentil Soup with Kale
$7.70for 445 minServes 4
Lentils simmer with vegetables, tomato, garlic, and bay leaf before chopped kale softens in the broth.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Broth, 42 oz$0.07/oz typical | 42 oz | $2.91Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
 | Dried beans and lentils, 7 oz$0.11/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.77Typical price |
 | Kale, 0.25$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.78Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.70 | ||
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 dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Latin AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.92 per serving$7.70 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 1 stalk celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5 cup chicken stock
- 1 tomato
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/4 cup chopped kale
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken stock, tomato, lentils, and bay leaf, then bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the kale and cook for 7 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
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