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Dinner for 10

Ham and Lentil Soup

$3.58for 475 minServes 10

Ham, lentils, vegetables, and a meaty bone simmer together in broth for a hearty soup with tender legumes.

Ham and Lentil Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical0.5 lb$0.65Typical price
Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical0.3 lb$0.34Typical price
Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical0.25$0.43Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Broth, 66 oz$0.07/oz typical66 oz$4.65Typical price
Ham, 0.2 lb$3.99/lb typical0.2 lb$0.75Typical price
Dried beans and lentils, 16 oz$0.11/oz typical16 oz$1.76Typical price
Total for the servings shown$8.95

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

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

Not included in the cost.

  • 75 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 10servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersHolidayCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$0.89 per serving$3.58 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

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 lb dried brown or green lentils
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Steps

  1. Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in an 8-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 8 minutes.
  3. Add the broth, ham bone, lentils, and thyme, then bring the pot to a boil for 7 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
  5. Remove the ham bone, pull off any meat, return the meat to the pot, and season with salt and pepper.

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