Dinner for 5

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Name: Creamy Vegetable Soup
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp oregano; 1 bags (16 oz) frozen mixed veggies; 3 cups diced yukon gold potato; 2 cups broccoli or cauliflower small florets; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce

$8.21for 435 minServes 5

Cashews blend into a creamy base for potatoes, broccoli, and mixed vegetables simmered in seasoned vegetable broth.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	4.5 oz	$3.15Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Potatoes, 1.05 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.05 lb	$1.02Typical price
	Cauliflower, 0.25$3.29 each typical	0.25	$0.96Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.26

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
5servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.05 per serving$8.21 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 bags (16 oz) frozen mixed veggies
3 cups diced yukon gold potato
2 cups broccoli or cauliflower small florets
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce

Steps

Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and blend them with fresh water until smooth.
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, thyme, and oregano for 5 minutes.
Add the frozen vegetables, potatoes, broccoli, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper, then bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Stir in the cashew cream and soy sauce, then simmer for 5 minutes without boiling.