Dinner for 10
Lentil Potato Soup
$3.71for 435 minServes 10
A hearty soup cooks lentils, potatoes, vegetables, tomatoes, and herbs together in broth until tender.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price | |
| Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.26Typical price | |
| Potatoes, 1.5 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price | |
| Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price | |
| Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price | |
| Dried beans and lentils, 7 oz$0.11/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.77Typical price | |
| Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.28 | ||
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 dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$0.93 per serving$3.71 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 yellow onion
- 3 carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 3 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 lb potatoes
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp italian seasoning blend
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked green or brown lentils
- fresh rosemary
Steps
- Chop the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and potatoes into small pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomatoes, broth, lentils, potatoes, and rosemary.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 22 minutes until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper before serving.
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