Dinner for 8

Curry Lentil Squash Greens Soup

Name: Curry Lentil Squash Greens Soup
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 tsp kosher salt; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 4 cups kroger vegetable broth; 4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups simple truth organic green lentils; 4 cups diced butternut squash; 1 cans (15 oz) simple truth organic garbanzo beans; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 4 cups simple truth organic power greens

$5.23for 480 minServes 8

This hearty soup simmers green lentils, squash, chickpeas, and greens with curry spices in a savory vegetable broth.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.81Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	11 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical	1.25 lb	$1.61Typical price
	Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	0.75	$1.99Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.46

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

80 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
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Typical price

$1.31 per serving$5.23 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 tsp kosher salt
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 cups kroger vegetable broth
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups simple truth organic green lentils
4 cups diced butternut squash
1 cans (15 oz) simple truth organic garbanzo beans
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 cups simple truth organic power greens

Steps

Heat the oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion with salt for 8 minutes.
Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and cinnamon, and stir for 1 minute.
Add the broth, water, lentils, squash, and drained garbanzo beans, then bring the soup to a boil.
Cover the pot and simmer for 55 minutes, until the lentils and squash are tender.
Stir in the greens and lemon juice, then cook uncovered for 3 minutes until the greens wilt.
Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper before serving.

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