Dinner for 4
Carrot Leek Soup
Carrots, leeks, potato, and spices simmer in vegetable broth, then blend into a smooth soup.
$6.81for 4 servings
$1.70 per serving$6.81 for 4
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Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.96Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.35 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 42 oz | $2.91Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.81 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup onion
- 3 cups leek
- 2 cups carrots
- 1 cup white potato
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 5 cups veggie broth
- green onions for garnishing (optional)
Steps
- Chop the garlic, onion, leeks, carrots, and potato into small pieces.
- Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat and cook the garlic, onion, and leeks for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots, potato, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Add the vegetable broth and simmer for 17 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth for 3 minutes.
- Top the soup with sliced green onions.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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