Dinner for 4
Sweet Potato Chicken Soup
Chicken, sweet potatoes, and vegetables simmer with warm spices in broth until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
$10.46for 4 servings
$2.62 per serving$10.46 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: primaverakitchen.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.57Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 42 oz | $2.91Typical price |
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.21Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.46 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup white or yellow onions
- 1 cup celery
- 2 cups carrot
- 3 clove garlic
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups sweet potato
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 lb free range organic boneless chicken breasts
- fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat and cook the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the broth, sweet potatoes, oregano, onion powder, coriander, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes until the sweet potatoes begin to soften.
- Add the chicken, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the parsley and adjust the salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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