Lunche for 4

Irish Oatmeal Leek Soup

Name: Irish Oatmeal Leek Soup
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp whipped butter; 1 1/2 cups 3 large leeks; 1/2 cup irish steel cut oats; 4 cups fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk; fresh cracked pepper to taste (optional); 2 tbsp fresh chives for garnish (optional)

$4.32for 460 minServes 4

Steel-cut oats simmer with leeks, broth, and milk to make a hearty, creamy soup.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.3 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.98Typical price
	Oats, 1.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Milk, 13 oz$0.04/oz typical	13 oz	$0.51Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.32

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Lunches Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.08 per serving$4.32 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp whipped butter
1 1/2 cups 3 large leeks
1/2 cup irish steel cut oats
4 cups fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
fresh cracked pepper to taste (optional)
2 tbsp fresh chives for garnish (optional)

Steps

Slice the leeks and rinse away any dirt.
Melt the butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat and cook the leeks for 8 minutes.
Stir in the oats and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the broth, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in the milk and simmer gently for 8 minutes.
Rest the soup for 2 minutes and sprinkle with chives.