Lunche for 1

Carrot Leek Parsnip Soup

Name: Carrot Leek Parsnip Soup
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup carrots chopped; 2/3 cup leek chopped; 2/3 cup parsnips chopped; 1 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1/2 tsp cajun spice blend; freshly ground black pepper or red pepper flakes to taste (optional); 1 cup water

$6.43for 416 minServes 1

Chopped carrots, leek, and parsnips simmer with Cajun seasoning until tender for a quick, warming vegetable soup.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.31Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.44Typical price
	Radishes, 0.2 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.41Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.61

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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16 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.61 per serving$6.43 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup carrots chopped
2/3 cup leek chopped
2/3 cup parsnips chopped
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/2 tsp cajun spice blend
freshly ground black pepper or red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
1 cup water

Steps

Heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat for 1 minute.
Add the carrots, leek, parsnips, salt, Cajun spice, and pepper, then cook for 3 minutes.
Pour in the water and bring the soup to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Mash some vegetables into the broth, then serve hot.