Lunche for 6

Ginger Carrot Soup

Name: Ginger Carrot Soup
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp each: unsalted butter and neutral oil; 1 1/2 lb carrots; 1 yellow onion; 3/4 tsp dried thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp each: smoked paprika; 1/8 tsp allspice; to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional); 1 inch piece fresh ginger root; 2 cloves garlic; 2 3/4 cups carrot juice (optional); 3 tbsp orange juice; 1 tbsp honey (optional)

$2.80for 435 minServes 6

Carrots, onion, ginger, and garlic simmer with spices before blending into a smooth soup finished with orange juice.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Carrots, 1.9 lb$1.09/lb typical	1.9 lb	$2.06Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.20

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 butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Lunches Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$0.70 per serving$2.80 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp each: unsalted butter and neutral oil
1 1/2 lb carrots
1 yellow onion
3/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp each: smoked paprika
1/8 tsp allspice
to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
1 inch piece fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic
2 3/4 cups carrot juice (optional)
3 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp honey (optional)

Steps

Heat the butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion and carrots for 8 minutes.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, thyme, paprika, allspice, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the carrot juice or water, bring the soup to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Blend the soup carefully until smooth, return it to the pot, and stir in the orange juice and honey.
Warm the soup for 2 minutes and season with salt and pepper.