Dinner for 6

Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion; 1/2 tbsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 stalks celery; 3 carrots; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard; 2 cups dry french green lentils; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 dried bay leaves; 8 cups chicken stock; 14 oz kielbasa sausage; 3 cups packed spinach; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

French green lentils simmer with vegetables, kielbasa, herbs, and spinach for a hearty soup finished with vinegar.

Typical price

$11.61for 4 servings

$2.90 per serving$11.61 for 4

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

French High-protein Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
Celery$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.64Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.51Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	1 oz	$0.08Typical price
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	14 oz	$1.54Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	66 oz	$4.65Typical price
Kielbasa or smoked sausage$4.49 each typical	1	$4.84Typical price
Spinach$0.35/oz typical	3 oz	$1.05Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.42

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion
1/2 tbsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 stalks celery
3 carrots
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 cups dry french green lentils
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 dried bay leaves
8 cups chicken stock
14 oz kielbasa sausage
3 cups packed spinach
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in an 8-quart pot over medium heat and cook the onion, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and mustard and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the lentils, thyme, bay leaves, and chicken stock, then bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the sliced kielbasa and simmer for 15 minutes, until hot.
Stir in the spinach and vinegar and cook for 3 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves and stir in Parmesan if using.

Swaps

Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices