Dinner for 4
Creamy Tomato Bean Soup
$8.80for 425 minServes 4
This creamy bean soup builds tomato flavor with sautéed vegetables, broth, herbs, Parmesan, spinach, and optional cream.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $1.48Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.80 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.20 per serving$8.80 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp / 30g butter
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 carrot
- 1 1/2 tsp italian herb mix or other dried herbs
- 3/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4 cups stock/broth
- 3 x 420g/15oz cans cannellini or any white beans
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 120 g /4oz baby spinach
- 3/4 cup cream (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and carrot for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, herbs, and tomato paste, and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the wine if using and cook for 1 minute, then add the broth and beans.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, mashing some beans against the pot to thicken the soup.
- Stir in the Parmesan, spinach, and cream if using, then cook for 3 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
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