Dinner for 7
Hoppin John Soup
Black-eyed peas, ham, vegetables, tomatoes, rice, and kale simmer together in a hearty seasoned soup.
$7.51for 4 servings
$1.88 per serving$7.51 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.
- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.32Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.57Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Kale$2.49 each typical | 2 | $4.98Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.14 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb dried black-eyed peas
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 slice bacon or 1 -2 tablespoon ham fat
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup celery & tops
- 1 cup carrot
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp marjoram
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups ham
- 1 can (15 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 package (4 1/4 oz) rice-a-roni long grain and wild rice mix with seasoning
- 1 lb kale
Steps
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in water for 30 minutes, then drain them.
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic, onion, celery, carrot, bay leaf, marjoram, cayenne, and cumin.
- Add the peas and 4 cups water, bring the pot to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Stir in the ham, tomatoes, 2 cups water, and rice mix, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the kale and cook for 10 minutes, until the peas are tender and the kale is soft.
- Remove the bay leaf and bacon, then chop the bacon and return it to the soup.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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