Dinner for 4

Creamy Tomato Soup with canned beans

Name: Creamy Tomato Soup with canned beans
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 onion; 2 1/2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil; 3 carrots; 15 oz can tomato sauce; 15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 tbsp dried basil (optional); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar (optional); 1/4 tsp oregano; 3 oz cream cheese or heavy cream (optional); salt and pepper to taste (optional); 15 oz can chickpeas; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp black pepper

$7.24for 440 minServes 4

An Instant Pot blends tomatoes, carrots, and garlic into creamy soup topped with crisp parmesan chickpeas.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.19Typical price
	Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.51Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical	15 oz	$1.50Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 16 oz$0.08/oz typical	16 oz	$1.24Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Cream cheese, 1.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.24

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 canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

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

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Typical price

$1.81 per serving$7.24 for 4

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Ingredients

1 onion
2 1/2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
3 carrots
15 oz can tomato sauce
15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tbsp dried basil (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
1/4 tsp oregano
3 oz cream cheese or heavy cream (optional)
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
15 oz can chickpeas
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F, drain and dry the chickpeas, and toss them with olive oil, parmesan, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, oregano, and pepper.
Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until crisp.
Set the Instant Pot to sauté, heat the oil, and cook the onion, garlic, and carrots for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, basil, salt, sugar, and oregano, then pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes.
Release the pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then blend the soup until smooth.
Stir in the cream cheese or heavy cream, adjust the salt and pepper, and top with the crispy chickpeas.

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