Dinner for 8

Spicy Vegetable Lentil Soup

Name: Spicy Vegetable Lentil Soup
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk; 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 cups peeled; 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots; 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans; 2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tsp fine sea salt (optional); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup uncooked red lentils; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional); herbamare (optional)

Red lentils simmer with coconut milk, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, and green beans for a hearty vegetable soup.

Typical price

$3.56for 4 servings

$0.89 per serving$3.56 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

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40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical	14 oz	$1.96Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	14 oz	$1.12Typical price
Broccoli$1.99/lb typical	0.55 lb	$1.12Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.46Typical price
Green beans$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	7 oz	$0.77Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.12

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Vinegar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk
1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups peeled
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots
1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup uncooked red lentils
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
herbamare (optional)

Steps

Heat the coconut or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the water, coconut milk, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, green beans, red pepper flakes, salt, and garlic powder.
Stir in the red lentils and bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and adjust the salt before serving.

Swaps

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

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with dried beans and lentils on sale.