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Dinner for 4

Creamy Chicken Soup

$5.96for 420 minServes 4

Chicken and vegetables simmer in a smooth milk-based soup thickened with flour, butter, and blended bread.

Creamy Chicken Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 1.75 oz$0.40/oz typical1.75 oz$0.71Typical price
Garlic, a little$0.75 each typicala little$0.08Typical price
Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical0.15 lb$0.19Typical price
Carrots, 0.1 lb$1.09/lb typical0.1 lb$0.13Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical0.2 lb$0.47Typical price
Celery, a little$2.29 each typicala little$0.16Typical price
Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical17 oz$1.16Typical price
Milk, 26 oz$0.04/oz typical26 oz$1.02Typical price
Frozen vegetables, 3.75 oz$0.10/oz typical3.75 oz$0.38Typical price
Chicken breast, 0.3 lb$3.49/lb typical0.3 lb$1.09Typical price
Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typicala little$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown$5.96

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 milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

  • 20 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$1.49 per serving$5.96 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 g / 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup / 75 g flour
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 small brown onion
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1/2 red capsicum/bell pepper
  • 1 small celery stick
  • 2 cups / 500 ml chicken stock / broth
  • 3 cups / 750 ml milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp each garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup cooked chicken
  • 2 slices white bread
  • olive oil spray
  • salt

Steps

  1. Spray the bread with olive oil, season with salt, and toast it in a 400 F oven for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium pot over medium heat, then cook the garlic, onion, carrot, bell pepper, and celery for 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour and garlic powder, then cook for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and milk, bring the soup to a gentle boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
  6. Stir in the peas and cooked chicken, crumble in the toasted bread, and simmer for 5 minutes until hot.

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