Dinner for 6

Ginger Vegetable Lentil Soup

Name: Ginger Vegetable Lentil Soup
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin oil; 1 large onion; 3 large carrots; 2 parsnips; 3 stalks celery; 6 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 tsp dried turmeric; 3/4 cup red lentils; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional); 4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cup water; 2 cups kale or spinach; 1 small lemon

$3.52for 435 minServes 6

A warm vegetable and lentil soup simmers with ginger, turmeric, greens, and lemon for a hearty bowl.

Photo: hummusapien.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Carrots, 0.6 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.6 lb	$0.64Typical price
	Radishes, 0.2 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.37Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.64Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 5.25 oz$0.11/oz typical	5.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.28

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 dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

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

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

Typical price

$0.88 per serving$3.52 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin oil
1 large onion
3 large carrots
2 parsnips
3 stalks celery
6 cloves garlic
2 tbsp fresh ginger
1 tsp dried turmeric
3/4 cup red lentils
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cup water
2 cups kale or spinach
1 small lemon

Steps

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, carrots, parsnips, and celery for 8 minutes.
Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, and water, then bring the soup to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
Stir in the kale or spinach and lemon juice, then cook for 5 minutes.

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