Dinner for 5
Bean and Bacon Soup
Crisp bacon and vegetables simmer with beans, broth, tomato paste, and seasonings for a hearty soup.
Typical price
$13.34for 4 servings
$3.33 per serving$13.34 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.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.75 | $5.41Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.46Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.86Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 46 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 45 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 oz smoked bacon
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (optional)
- 3 cans (15 oz) navy beans
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella or string cheese
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the onions, carrots, and celery in the bacon fat for 8 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, beans, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the bacon and mozzarella, then cook for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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