Dinner for 6
Lemon Orzo Chickpea Soup
Orzo, chickpeas, vegetables, and spinach simmer in a lemony broth made creamy with blended cashews.
$4.89for 4 servings
$1.22 per serving$4.89 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.
Photo: hummusapien.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
GreekVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.64Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.64Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.33 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 large carrots
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups spinach
- 7 cups water
- 1 tbsp dried dill (optional)
- 1 cans (15 oz) chickpeas
- 2/3 cup orzo
- 1 lemon
- 2 tsp salt (optional)
Steps
- Soak cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend them with one cup water until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Add the remaining water, dill, chickpeas, and salt, then bring the soup to a boil.
- Stir in orzo and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
- Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in the cashew cream and lemon juice, then warm the soup 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
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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