Dinner for 8
Curry Lentil Squash Greens Soup
$5.14for 480 minServes 8
This hearty soup simmers green lentils, squash, chickpeas, and greens with curry spices in a savory vegetable broth.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price | |
| Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price | |
| Dried beans and lentils, 11 oz$0.11/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.16Typical price | |
| Winter squash (butternut, 1.25 lb$1.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $1.61Typical price | |
| Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price | |
| Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price | |
| Romaine and salad greens, 0.75$2.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.99Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.28 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
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- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.28 per serving$5.14 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups kroger vegetable broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups simple truth organic green lentils
- 4 cups diced butternut squash
- 1 cans (15 oz) simple truth organic garbanzo beans
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups simple truth organic power greens
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion with salt for 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and cinnamon, and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, water, lentils, squash, and drained garbanzo beans, then bring the soup to a boil.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 55 minutes, until the lentils and squash are tender.
- Stir in the greens and lemon juice, then cook uncovered for 3 minutes until the greens wilt.
- Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper before serving.
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