Dinner for 6
Creamy Sweet Potato Bean Soup
$7.12for 450 minServes 6
Sweet potatoes and black beans cook with vegetables and spices, then blend with cashews for a creamy soup.
Photo: hummusapien.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
 | Sweet potatoes, 1 lb$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.68 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesCold-weather comfortFallWinter
$1.78 per serving$7.12 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 4 cups vegetabe broth
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Steps
- Cover the cashews with hot water and soak them for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and bell pepper for 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the beans, sweet potatoes, and vegetable broth, then simmer covered for 25 minutes.
- Drain the cashews, blend them into the soup until smooth, and stir in the lime juice.
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