Lunche for 4

Spicy Carrot Soup with broth

Name: Spicy Carrot Soup with broth
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 1 lb carrots; 1/2 tsp tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper; 1/2 tsp curry; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 4 cups vegetable broth; fresh parsley and peanuts for garnishing (optional)

$4.56for 425 minServes 4

Carrots and onion simmer with curry, coriander, cayenne, garlic, and broth before blending into a spicy smooth soup.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Carrots, 1 lb$1.09/lb typical	1 lb	$1.09Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.56

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

Pantry staples you likely have

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

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.14 per serving$4.56 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion
1 lb carrots
1/2 tsp tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp curry
1/2 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
4 cups vegetable broth
fresh parsley and peanuts for garnishing (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
Add the carrots, salt, pepper, curry, coriander, cayenne, and garlic powder, then cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
Blend the soup in batches until smooth.
Top with parsley and peanuts if using.