Dinner for 6

Sauerkraut Soup with capers

Name: Sauerkraut Soup with capers
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 1 large carrot; 4 cloves garlic; 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 large russet potato; 1 can (15 1/2 oz) cannellini beans; 3/4 tsp dried marjoram; 1/2 tsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp caraway seeds; 1 jar (16 oz) sauerkraut; salt and pepper (optional); 3 tbsp fresh dill (optional)

$9.41for 440 minServes 6

Vegetables, beans, potato, broth, and sauerkraut simmer with herbs for a tangy soup finished with fresh dill.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical	50 oz	$3.49Typical price
	Potatoes, 0.55 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.55 lb	$0.54Typical price
	Canned beans, 16 oz$0.09/oz typical	16 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Capers, 16 oz$0.45/oz typical	16 oz	$7.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.11

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Eastern European Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.35 per serving$9.41 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
1 large carrot
4 cloves garlic
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 large russet potato
1 can (15 1/2 oz) cannellini beans
3/4 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1 jar (16 oz) sauerkraut
salt and pepper (optional)
3 tbsp fresh dill (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and carrot for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, marjoram, Italian seasoning, and caraway seeds, and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the broth, potato, and beans, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 18 minutes.
Add the sauerkraut and simmer for 8 minutes, until the potato is tender.
Season with salt and pepper, stir in the dill, and simmer for 2 minutes.

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