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Dinner for 6

Chicken Vegetable Soup

$10.80for 460 minServes 6

Bacon, vegetables, potatoes, and cooked chicken simmer with tomatoes and broth for a hearty soup.

Chicken Vegetable Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical0.25$1.30Typical price
Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical0.3 lb$0.40Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Broth, 51 oz$0.07/oz typical51 oz$3.56Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical15 oz$1.16Typical price
Tomato paste and sauce, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical8 oz$0.80Typical price
Potatoes, 1.1 lb$0.99/lb typical1.1 lb$1.08Typical price
Frozen vegetables, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical16 oz$1.60Typical price
Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical1.25 lb$4.36Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown$16.20

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less 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

Olive and cooking oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$2.70 per serving$10.80 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

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 heaping tablespoon chicken flavor better than bouillon
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 1 package (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 4 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped herbs such as parsley

Steps

  1. Cook the bacon in a 6-quart pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then transfer it to a plate and crumble it.
  2. Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic to the pot and cook for 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken broth, bouillon, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bay leaf, stirring until smooth.
  5. Add the potatoes, bring the soup to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the frozen vegetables and cooked chicken, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is steaming hot.
  7. Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
  8. Remove the bay leaf, stir in the bacon and fresh herbs, and cook for 2 minutes.

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