Dinner for 6
Chicken and Pasta Soup
Chicken, vegetables, and small pasta simmer in a lemony broth seasoned with ginger, garlic, and lemongrass.
$7.32for 4 servings
$1.83 per serving$7.32 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.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.46Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.86Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 58 oz | $4.06Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.98 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 2 tbsp peeled and minced ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemongrass paste
- 4 cans (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2/3 cup dry acini de pepe or orzo pasta
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the carrots, celery, and onion for 8 minutes.
- Add the ginger, garlic, and lemongrass paste, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, turmeric, salt, and pepper, then bring to a simmer.
- Add the chicken breasts and simmer for 18 minutes, until they reach 165 F.
- Remove and shred the chicken, return it to the pot, and stir in the pasta.
- Simmer for 8 minutes until the pasta is tender, then stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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