Dinner for 8
Ham Potato Soup
$3.82for 440 minServes 8
Potatoes, ham, and vegetables simmer in a creamy milk broth thickened with butter and flour.
Photo: cafedelites.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 2.75 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.07Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 1.05 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.05 lb | $1.02Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Ham, 0.45 lb$3.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.87Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.19Typical price |
 | Milk, 26 oz$0.04/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.65 | ||
Swaps
- 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
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.96 per serving$3.82 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
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 onion
- 1 cup carrot
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3 cups potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups cooked ham
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked pepper (optional)
Steps
- Dice the onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, and ham, and mince the garlic within 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a smooth thickener.
- Gradually add the chicken stock and bouillon, then stir in the potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the milk, ham, salt, and pepper, then simmer gently for 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
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