Dinner for 2
Mexican Pasta Spinach Soup
$4.16for 425 minServes 2
Carrots, tomato, onion, garlic, pasta, and spinach simmer in seasoned water for a warm Mexican-style soup.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Corn kernels, 0.25 oz$0.09/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.03Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.23Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 1.25 oz$0.08/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
 | Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
 | Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Spinach, 1.5 oz$0.35/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.08 | ||
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 pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.04 per serving$4.16 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 tbsp mazola® corn oil
- 3/4 cups peeled & diced carrots
- 1 large tomato or 2 plum tomatoes
- 1/8 a large white onion
- 1 small garlic clove
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup pasta with a small shell shape
- 1 1/2 cup baby spinach
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Chop the tomato, onion, and garlic, then cut the carrots into small pieces.
- Heat the oil in a four-quart pot over medium heat and cook the carrots for 4 minutes.
- Add the tomato, onion, garlic, water, and bouillon, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and simmer for 8 minutes, or until the shells are tender.
- Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Taste the soup and add salt if needed before serving.
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