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Dinner for 5

Chickpea Minestrone

$10.06for 440 minServes 5

This tomato-based minestrone cooks chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, and small pasta together in a savory vegetable broth.

Chickpea Minestrone with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical0.4 lb$0.52Typical price
Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical0.4 lb$0.43Typical price
Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical0.25$0.43Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical33 oz$2.32Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical28 oz$2.24Typical price
Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical3.5 oz$0.35Typical price
Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical30 oz$2.70Typical price
Parmesan, 0.75 oz$0.55/oz typical0.75 oz$0.36Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$12.58

Swaps

  • 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 pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

  • 40 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 5servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSpring

Typical price

$2.52 per serving$10.06 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 onion
  • 2 1/2 carrots
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • fresh chopped basil (optional)

Steps

  1. Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into small pieces.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrots, and celery for 6 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the broth, water, crushed tomatoes, and bay leaves, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the pasta and chickpeas, then simmer for 12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaves, stir in the Parmesan and basil, and rest the soup for 5 minutes.

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