Dinner for 6
Chicken Cabbage Soup
$4.57for 450 minServes 6
Chicken, cabbage, pumpkin, and vegetables simmer with spices and salsa in a filling broth until the chicken is fully cooked.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
 | Winter squash (butternut, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 0.2 lb$0.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.22Typical price |
 | Cabbage, 1 lb$0.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.79Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
 | Salsa, 1.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.86 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.14 per serving$4.57 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.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp goya adobo all purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 chicken marylands
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 cups chopped kent pumpkin flesh
- 1 potato (optional)
- 1/2 green cabbage
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp salsa lizano
- 33 fl oz water (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper (optional)
Steps
- Mix the all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then rub the mixture over the chicken.
- Place the chicken, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and water in a large pot, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin, potato, cabbage, and salsa, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the vegetables soften and the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove the chicken, pull the meat from the bones, return it to the pot, and stir in the cilantro for 5 minutes.
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