Dinner for 10
Ham and Lentil Soup
Ham, lentils, vegetables, and a meaty bone simmer together in broth for a hearty soup with tender legumes.
$3.58for 4 servings
$0.89 per serving$3.58 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersHolidayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 66 oz | $4.65Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.75Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.76Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.95 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 meaty ham bone
- 1 lb dried brown or green lentils
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in an 8-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 8 minutes.
- Add the broth, ham bone, lentils, and thyme, then bring the pot to a boil for 7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
- Remove the ham bone, pull off any meat, return the meat to the pot, and season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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