Dinner for 4
Mexican Minestrone Soup
Simmer beans, tomatoes, corn, and peppers in spiced stock, then top each bowl with creamy avocado.
$7.27for 4 servings
$1.82 per serving$7.27 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.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.17Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 green pepper
- 2 cup black beans
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
- 4 cup stock
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 avocado
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat and cook the onion and green pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, stock, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Dice the avocado while the soup simmers.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the avocado before serving.
Swaps
- 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
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with canned beans on sale.
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