Dinner for 6
Potato Soup with evaporated
Potatoes and bacon simmer in chicken broth and milk, creating a creamy soup thickened with cornstarch.
Typical price
$6.83for 4 servings
$1.71 per serving$6.83 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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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 18 oz | $2.52Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 lb yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- chives (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a 6-quart pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, then transfer it to a plate and crumble it.
- Melt the butter in the pot and cook the onion and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Whisk the cornstarch into the evaporated milk, stir it into the pot, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the bacon and top bowls with cheddar, sour cream, or chives if desired.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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