Dinner for 4

Mung Bean Soup

Name: Mung Bean Soup
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion; 2 stalks celery; 1 large carrot; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 large zucchini; 6 oz green beans; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup sprouted mung beans; 2 lemons; salt and pepper to taste (optional); chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

$10.54for 450 minServes 4

Mung beans simmer with vegetables, tomatoes, broth, and turmeric for a hearty soup brightened with lemon and parsley.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.65 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Green beans, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical	28 oz	$2.24Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Lentils and split peas, 7 oz$0.11/oz typical	7 oz	$0.77Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.54

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

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

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.64 per serving$10.54 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion
2 stalks celery
1 large carrot
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp turmeric
1 large zucchini
6 oz green beans
28 oz crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup sprouted mung beans
2 lemons
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps

Dice the onion, celery, carrot, zucchini, and green beans, then mince the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, celery, and carrot for 7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
Add the zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, broth, and mung beans, then bring the soup to a boil.
Cover the pot and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables and beans are tender.
Season with salt and pepper, then stir in lemon juice and parsley before serving.

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