Dinner for 4
Creamy Vegetable Noodle Soup
This creamy soup combines tender vegetables and linguine in a milk-based broth seasoned with thyme.
Typical price
$7.39for 4 servings
$1.85 per serving$7.39 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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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.71Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.71Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 50 g butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 3 tsp vegeta or other stock powder
- 200 g / 7oz linguine or other pasta
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup frozen peas
- fresh thyme leaves
Steps
- Chop the onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a 5-quart pot over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped vegetables and dried thyme; cook for 7 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, broth, water, and stock powder; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the linguine and corn; cook for 9 minutes, then stir in the peas and fresh thyme for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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