Dinner for 3
Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup
Poblano peppers, beans, corn, and spices simmer with tomato and masa harina before cheddar and lime finish the soup.
$8.29for 4 servings
$2.07 per serving$8.29 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: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 260 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDinnersLunchesSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.80Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.67Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.22 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large poblano peppers
- 1 green pepper
- 1 onion
- 1/2 cup pinto beans
- 4 cup water
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1 1/2 cup corn
- 1 jalapeno
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tsp lime juice
- extra cheese and sour cream (optional)
Steps
- Chop the poblanos, green pepper, onion, and jalapeno into small pieces.
- Whisk the water, tomato paste, masa harina, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, oregano, and celery seed in a slow cooker.
- Stir in the chopped peppers, onion, pinto beans, and corn.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, sour cream, and lime juice, then cook for 20 more minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper before serving.
Swaps
- 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
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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