Dinner for 8
Creamy Potato Soup (8 servings)
$6.25for 460 minServes 8
Bacon, potatoes, and onions simmer in seasoned chicken broth before sour cream, butter, cheese, and chives finish the soup.
Photo: onceuponachef.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $2.97Typical price |
 | Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.50 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$1.56 per serving$6.25 for 4
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Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 lb russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the onion and garlic in the bacon fat for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, then add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the sour cream and butter, then top with cheddar, chives, and crumbled bacon.
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