Dinner for 4
Nopal Soup
$13.77for 430 minServes 4
This Mexican soup blends roasted tomatoes with broth, nopales, eggs, and cilantro for a warm, savory meal.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned tomatoes, 5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
 | Jalapeno peppers, 1$0.25 each typical | 1 | $0.25Typical price |
 | Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
 | Winter squash (butternut, 7.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 7.5 lb | $9.68Typical price |
 | Eggs, 4$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.77 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeLow-carbFamilyLunchesDinnersSheet panCold-weather comfortWinter
$3.44 per serving$13.77 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 large plum tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 a medium size white onion
- 1 serrano pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 large nopales
- 4 eggs
- 1 sprig cilantro
- salt & pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F, coat the tomatoes, garlic, onion, and serrano with oil, and roast on a sheet pan for 12 minutes.
- Blend the roasted vegetables with the chicken broth until smooth.
- Heat the blended mixture in a large pot, add the nopales, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Crack the eggs into the simmering soup, cover the pot, and cook for 5 minutes until firm.
- Stir in the cilantro, then season with salt and pepper.
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