Dinner for 6
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin, potatoes, carrot, and onion cook in chicken broth, then blend with cream into a smooth soup.
$6.64for 4 servings
$1.66 per serving$6.64 for 4
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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.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.95 | |
Ingredients
- 2 lb pumpkin
- 1 onion
- 2 potatoes
- 1 carrot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low sodium chicken
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cooked bacon (optional)
- 1 pinch fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Peel and cut the pumpkin, potatoes, carrot, onion, and garlic into small pieces for 5 minutes.
- Combine the vegetables, chicken broth, and bouillon cubes in a large pot, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover and simmer the vegetables over medium heat for 18 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend the hot soup carefully until smooth for 4 minutes.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Stir in the half-and-half, salt, and pepper, warm the soup for 3 minutes, and top it with bacon and parsley if using.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 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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