Dinner for 6
Creamy Chicken Rice Soup
$4.18for 460 minServes 6
This one-pot soup simmers rice, cabbage, chicken, and vegetables in a creamy lemon broth for a filling meal.

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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 | |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price | |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.39Typical price | |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.69Typical price | |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price | |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.25 | $0.80Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.27 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourSalt and pepper
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
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersOne-potBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.04 per serving$4.18 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
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups roughly chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (optional)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 rotisserie chicken
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and carrots for 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, butter, and flour, and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add the salt, pepper, rice, and cabbage.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and shredded rotisserie chicken, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in the dill and lemon juice.
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