Dinner for 12
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Chicken, vegetables, sausage, beans, and cabbage simmer in a seasoned tomato broth for a hearty soup.
$3.67for 4 servings
$0.92 per serving$3.67 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.
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.

Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 160 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $3.37Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.17Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.02 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken
- 8 cups water
- 2 leeks
- 2 carrots
- 1 large turnip
- 1 large onion
- 1 large potato
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp snipped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 12 oz smoked polish sausage
- 2 cups navy beans
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
Steps
- Place the chicken and 8 cups water in a large soup pot, then bring it to a boil.
- Add the leeks, carrots, turnip, onion, potato, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 70 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove the chicken, pull the meat from the bones, and return the meat to the pot.
- Add the sausage, navy beans, cabbage, and tomato sauce, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Simmer the soup for 10 more minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
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