Lunche for 4
Classic Pumpkin Soup
Small cubes of pumpkin simmer with onion, garlic, broth, water, and cream for a warm blended soup.
Typical price
$6.99for 4 servings
$1.75 per serving$6.99 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.
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2.65 lb | $3.41Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/5 kg / 2.4 lb pumpkin
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth/stock
- 1 cup water
- salt and pepper
- 5/8 cup cream
Steps
- Peel and cut the pumpkin into 1-inch cubes, then chop the onion and garlic.
- Combine the pumpkin, onion, garlic, broth, and water in a large pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil and cook for 8 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the cream.
- Simmer for 2 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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