Dinner for 6
Chunky Lentil Vegetable Soup
Brown lentils simmer with vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, and herbs, then spinach and balsamic vinegar finish the hearty soup.
$5.14for 4 servings
$1.29 per serving$5.14 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.
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.28Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.77Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.72 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 carrots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup trimmed and chopped green beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cans (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 russet potato
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and carrots for 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the green beans, broth, water, tomato paste, tomatoes, potato, and lentils.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes, until the lentils and potato are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and balsamic vinegar, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- 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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