Dinner for 8

Easy Vegetable Soup

Name: Easy Vegetable Soup
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 2 large carrots; 1 cup chopped celery; 28 oz canned diced tomatoes; 60 oz vegetable broth; 3 potatoes; 1 cup green beans; 3 bay leaves; 2 tsp salt (optional); 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup frozen sweet corn; 1 cup frozen sweet peas; 1/2 cup green onions; 1/4 cup fresh parsley

$7.67for 460 minServes 8

This colorful vegetable soup simmers potatoes, beans, corn, peas, and tomatoes in seasoned vegetable broth.

Photo: natashaskitchen.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
	Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.57Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical	28 oz	$2.24Typical price
	Broth, 60 oz$0.07/oz typical	60 oz	$4.20Typical price
	Potatoes, 1.3 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.3 lb	$1.30Typical price
	Green beans, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Corn on the cob, 0.75$0.60 each typical	0.75	$0.38Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 5 oz$0.10/oz typical	5 oz	$0.50Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.35

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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

Typical price

$1.92 per serving$7.67 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion
2 large carrots
1 cup chopped celery
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
60 oz vegetable broth
3 potatoes
1 cup green beans
3 bay leaves
2 tsp salt (optional)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1/2 cup green onions
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Cook the onion, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes until softened.
Add the tomatoes, broth, potatoes, green beans, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the corn and peas.
Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the green onions and parsley.