Dinner for 5
Chunky Vegetable Barley Soup
Pearled barley, vegetables, tomatoes, mushrooms, and seasonings simmer in broth until tender for a hearty chunky soup.
Typical price
$7.64for 4 servings
$1.91 per serving$7.64 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: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.55 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 4 oz mushrooms
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cup vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup pearled barley
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp savory
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 bag (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- parmesan cheese
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and mushrooms for 6 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, water, barley, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, savory, salt, red pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the barley and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the walnuts and parmesan, then heat the soup for 2 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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