Side dishe for 6
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with fresh tomatoes
$9.12for 470 minServes 6
Tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, and broth simmer together before blending into a smooth soup finished with cream and basil.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Fresh tomatoes, 3.5 lb$1.99/lb typical | 3.5 lb | $6.96Typical price |
 | Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 2.75 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.61Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Mint, 1$1.99 each typical | 1 | $1.79Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.69 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
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Not included in the cost.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.28 per serving$9.12 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (28 oz) san marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 shallot
- 1 bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 3 fresh thyme
- small bunch fresh basil
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Steps
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion, shallot, bell pepper, and garlic for 10 minutes until softened.
- Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and red pepper flakes, then bring the soup to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the thyme, blend the soup until smooth, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cream and basil, then warm the soup over low heat for 5 minutes without boiling.
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