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Dinner for 6

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

$11.18for 450 minServes 6

This Italian-style soup combines browned beef, vegetables, tomatoes, beans, broth, and pasta in one seasoned pot.

Pasta e Fagioli Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical1 lb$5.49Typical price
Onions, 0.45 lb$1.29/lb typical0.45 lb$0.61Typical price
Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical0.3 lb$0.31Typical price
Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical0.25$0.57Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.22Typical price
Tomato paste and sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical24 oz$2.40Typical price
Broth, 29 oz$0.07/oz typical29 oz$2.03Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical15 oz$1.20Typical price
Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical3.5 oz$0.35Typical price
Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical30 oz$2.70Typical price
Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical0.25 oz$0.14Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown$16.77

Swaps

  • Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • 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

Olive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 50 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$2.79 per serving$11.18 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans
  • finely shredded romano or parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the beef for 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook for 6 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, water, diced tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the ditalini and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  6. Stir in both kinds of beans and the parsley, then heat for 5 minutes and top with cheese if using.

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