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Dinner for 6

Creamy Sweet Potato Bean Soup

$7.00for 450 minServes 6

Sweet potatoes and black beans cook with vegetables and spices, then blend with cashews for a creamy soup.

Creamy Sweet Potato Bean Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical2.25 oz$1.57Typical price
Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical0.4 lb$0.52Typical price
Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical0.25$0.43Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical0.4 lb$0.93Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.01Typical price
Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical30 oz$2.70Typical price
Sweet potatoes, 1 lb$1.29/lb typical1 lb$1.29Typical price
Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical33 oz$2.32Typical price
Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical0.5 oz$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown$10.51

Swaps

  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

  • 50 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesCold-weather comfortFallWinter

Typical price

$1.75 per serving$7.00 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 4 cups vegetabe broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Steps

  1. Cover the cashews with hot water and soak them for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and bell pepper for 8 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the beans, sweet potatoes, and vegetable broth, then simmer covered for 25 minutes.
  5. Drain the cashews, blend them into the soup until smooth, and stir in the lime juice.

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