Dinner for 6
Chicken Tortilla Soup (6 servings)
$10.22for 450 minServes 6
Chicken, beans, vegetables, chiles, and spices simmer in broth before cream cheese and cheddar make the soup creamy.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
 | Canned corn and vegetables, 9 oz$0.07/oz typical | 9 oz | $0.63Typical price |
 | Salsa, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Enchilada, 10 oz$0.16/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.33 | ||
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 onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.56 per serving$10.22 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.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 carrots
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp mild chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups frozen or canned corn
- 1 cup mild chunky salsa
- 1 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 2 cans (5 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, bell pepper, and carrots for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the corn, salsa, black beans, green chiles, broth, and chicken, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cream cheese and simmer for 7 minutes, until melted and smooth.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Stir in the cheddar and cook for 3 minutes, until melted.
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