Dinner for 4
Creamy Leek Soup
$19.41for 455 minServes 4
Leeks, onion, garlic, chickpeas, and thyme simmer in stock before blending with cream and parmesan.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 3 lb$3.49/lb typical | 3 lb | $10.47Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.24Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.33Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.41 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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$4.85 per serving$19.41 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 3 lb leeks
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp chicken flavored better than bouillon (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- fresh chives or flat leaf parsley (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Cook the leeks, onion, and garlic for 10 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, stock, water, and bouillon.
- Add the chickpeas, bring the soup to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Remove the thyme, blend the soup until mostly smooth, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cream and parmesan, then warm the soup for 5 minutes without boiling.
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