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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 2.65 lb$0.99/lb typical | 2.65 lb | $2.60Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 10 oz$0.09/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.54 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$1.42 per serving$5.70 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 2 jalapeños (optional)
- 6 yukon gold potatoes
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter with the oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped onion and jalapeños for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the potatoes, corn, stock, salt, and pepper, then bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the half-and-half and cook for 3 minutes without boiling.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
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