Lunche for 6

Chiapas Bread Soup

Name: Chiapas Bread Soup
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 bolillos; 1 1/2 cups oil (optional); 2 carrots; 2 zucchini squash; 2 eggs; 2 plantains; 2 tomatoes; 1 onion; 1 clove garlic; 2 L chicken stock; 3 sprigs thyme; 2 g oregano; 2 tbsp sugar; 50 g raisins; salt to taste (optional)

$11.74for 440 minServes 6

Toasted bread, vegetables, plantains, eggs, and herbs simmer in chicken stock for a hearty Chiapas-style soup.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bagels, 3$0.70 each typical	3	$2.10Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Plantains, 2$0.89 each typical	2	$1.78Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Broth, 70 oz$0.07/oz typical	70 oz	$4.91Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.38Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 1.75 oz$0.45/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.79Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.60

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.93 per serving$11.74 for 4

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Ingredients

3 bolillos
1 1/2 cups oil (optional)
2 carrots
2 zucchini squash
2 eggs
2 plantains
2 tomatoes
1 onion
1 clove garlic
2 L chicken stock
3 sprigs thyme
2 g oregano
2 tbsp sugar
50 g raisins
salt to taste (optional)

Steps

Cut the bolillos into slices and fry them in 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet for 5 minutes.
Cook the chopped carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the skillet for 7 minutes.
Add the chicken stock, thyme, oregano, sugar, raisins, salt, and pepper, then simmer in a large pot for 15 minutes.
Fry the sliced plantains in the skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, turning once.
Crack the eggs into the simmering soup, cover, and cook for 6 minutes until firm.
Divide the soup among bowls and top with the fried bread and plantains.

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