Dinner for 4
Lentil Vegetable Soup
$3.56for 435 minServes 4
Red lentils, carrots, and leek cook in stock until tender, then blend into a smooth soup.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broth, 26 oz$0.07/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.84Typical price | |
| Dried beans and lentils, 2.75 oz$0.11/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.29Typical price | |
| Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price | |
| Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.56 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.89 per serving$3.56 for 4
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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
Ingredients
- 750 ml vegetable or ham stock
- 75 g red lentils
- 3 carrots finely chopped
- 1 leek sliced
- small handful chopped parsley to serve
Steps
- Add the stock, lentils, carrots, and leek to a soup maker.
- Cook on the soup setting for 30 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
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