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Dinner for 12

Southwestern Chicken Barley Soup

$3.77for 475 minServes 12

Pearl barley, vegetables, beans, tomatoes, chiles, and cooked chicken simmer together in a hearty Southwestern soup.

Southwestern Chicken Barley Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical0.15 lb$0.20Typical price
Garlic, a little$0.75 each typicala little$0.03Typical price
Canned corn and vegetables, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical15 oz$1.05Typical price
Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical15 oz$1.35Typical price
Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical15 oz$1.50Typical price
Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical15 oz$1.20Typical price
Broth, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical15 oz$1.05Typical price
Quinoa, 3 oz$0.20/oz typical3 oz$0.60Typical price
Enchilada, 4 oz$0.16/oz typical4 oz$0.64Typical price
Chicken breast, 0.95 lb$3.49/lb typical0.95 lb$3.27Typical price
Total for the servings shown$11.31

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

  • 75 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 12servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$0.94 per serving$3.77 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

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 can whole kernel corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the water, chicken broth, and barley, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
  3. Stir in the corn, black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer the soup for 20 minutes until the barley is tender.
  5. Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
  6. Add the cooked chicken and simmer for 10 minutes until heated through.

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