Dinner for 4
Homemade Tomato Soup
$5.45for 460 minServes 4
Bacon, vegetables, tomatoes, and broth simmer with herbs before blending into a smooth, warming soup.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 0.75 oz$0.08/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.06Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 0.5 oz$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.45 | ||
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 heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSummer
Typical price
$1.36 per serving$5.45 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp flour
- 4 cups chicken broth (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 whole san marzano tomatoes
- 2 tbsp cream (optional)
- kosher salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes, then remove it and leave the fat in the pot.
- Cook the chopped carrots and onion in the pot until softened, about 7 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, and tomatoes, then simmer uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the cream, if using.
- Season with salt and pepper, and crumble the bacon over each bowl.
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