Dinner for 4
Corn Soup
Corn, potato, onion, and herbs simmer in vegetable broth until tender, creating a simple chunky soup.
Typical price
$6.24for 4 servings
$1.56 per serving$6.24 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.

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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 25 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.24 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 potato
- 5 cups corn kernels
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion and garlic for 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the thyme, basil, vegetable broth, and diced potato.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is nearly tender.
- Add the corn and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the parsley.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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