Lunche for 8
Creamy Tomato Soup with canned tomatoes
$4.51for 430 minServes 8
Crushed tomatoes simmer with onions, garlic, chicken stock, basil, and cream before blending into a smooth soup.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 56 oz$0.08/oz typical | 56 oz | $4.48Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.02 | ||
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
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinterSummer
Typical price
$1.13 per serving$4.51 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 yellow onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 56 oz crushed tomatoes with their juice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (optional)
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, saute the onions for 8 minutes, and add the garlic.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, sugar, and black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in the cream and heat the soup gently for 2 minutes.
- Mix in the Parmesan and basil before serving.
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