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Dinner for 5

Chunky Vegetable Barley Soup

$7.64for 475 minServes 5

Pearled barley, vegetables, tomatoes, mushrooms, and seasonings simmer in broth until tender for a hearty chunky soup.

Chunky Vegetable Barley Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical0.4 lb$0.52Typical price
Celery, a little$2.29 each typicala little$0.22Typical price
Mushrooms, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical4 oz$1.60Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical15 oz$1.16Typical price
Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical25 oz$1.74Typical price
Quinoa, 3 oz$0.20/oz typical3 oz$0.60Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.01Typical price
Mint, a little$1.99 each typicala little$0.06Typical price
Frozen vegetables, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical16 oz$1.60Typical price
Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical2.25 oz$1.57Typical price
Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical0.5 oz$0.28Typical price
Total for the servings shown$9.55

Swaps

  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$1.91 per serving$7.64 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

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 4 oz mushrooms
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 3 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup pearled barley
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp savory
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bag (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • parmesan cheese

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and mushrooms for 6 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, water, barley, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, savory, salt, red pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 40 minutes.
  4. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the barley and vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in the walnuts and parmesan, then heat the soup for 2 minutes before serving.

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