Dinner for 6
Chicken Wild Rice Soup with broth
$6.59for 460 minServes 6
This hearty soup combines wild rice, shredded chicken, vegetables, and spinach in a savory broth simmered until tender.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
 | Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.73Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $3.27Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.88 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.65 per serving$6.59 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup wild rice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 2 green onions (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion and carrots for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken stock, water, wild rice, salt, and pepper, then bring the pot to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the chicken and spinach, then simmer for 5 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the green onions and red pepper flakes, if using.
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