Dinner for 6
Creamy Corn Queso Soup
Corn, potato, garlic, and milk simmer together, then blend into a creamy soup topped with cilantro and queso fresco.
$3.11for 4 servings
$0.78 per serving$3.11 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: skinnytaste.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Latin AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 20 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 6 oz russet potato
- 4 cups low fat milk
- 1 chicken or veggie bouillon cube
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 3 oz crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the scallions and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add the corn, potato, milk, bouillon cube, and salt, then bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potato is tender.
- Blend the soup until mostly smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Warm the soup over low heat for 5 minutes, then stir in the cilantro.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled queso fresco.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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