Dinner for 7
Spiced Lentil Coconut Soup
Red lentils simmer with tomatoes, coconut milk, onions, and warm spices before spinach finishes this creamy soup.
$5.57for 4 servings
$1.39 per serving$5.57 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.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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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 | 2 | $1.50Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.96Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups diced onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3/4 cup uncooked red lentils
- 3 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 package (5 oz) baby spinach
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom, and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, lentils, broth, salt, pepper, and cayenne, then bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 3 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in the lime juice and adjust the salt and pepper.
Swaps
- 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
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