Dinner for 5
Garlic Potato Soup
$7.87for 445 minServes 5
Garlic, onion, and potatoes simmer in broth, then blend into creamy soup topped with toasted parsley breadcrumbs.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Garlic, 2.75$0.75 each typical | 2.75 | $2.08Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 3.3 lb$0.99/lb typical | 3.3 lb | $3.27Typical price |
 | Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 2.75 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.37Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.84 | ||
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
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.97 per serving$7.87 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp / 50g unsalted butter
- 1 2/3 cups / 250g peeled garlic cloves
- 1 small brown or yellow onion
- 1 1/2 kg / 3.3 lbs starchy potato
- 3 cups vegetable stock / broth
- 3 cups water
- 2 tsp cooking / kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp white pepper powder
- 1/2 cup thickened cream
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 tsp cooking / kosher salt
- 2 tsp finely chopped parsley
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion and garlic for 6 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the potatoes, broth, water, salt, and white pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender.
- Toast the panko with olive oil and salt in a 10-inch skillet for 5 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the cream.
- Top each bowl with toasted panko and parsley.
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