What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, 1.75 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price | |
| Leeks and shallots, 0.4 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.36Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price | |
| Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.37 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less 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 blendsAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersInstant PotBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$1.89 per serving$7.58 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 yukon gold potatoes
- 2 large leeks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- green onions
Steps
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté and melt the butter for 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced leeks and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, chicken stock, fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the pot and pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes, then release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the cream and green onions, then warm on sauté for 3 minutes.
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