Dinner for 4
Slow-cooker split pea soup with ham
Dried split peas and a pound of ham turn into a thick soup that freezes well.
$9.74for 4 servings
$2.43 per serving$9.74 for 4
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- 420 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetDairy-freeFamilyGluten-freeDinnersSlow cookerOne-potMeal prepCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.76Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.99Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.55Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.69Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 32 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.74 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Dried beans and lentils
- 1 lb Ham
- 0.5 lb Carrots
- 0.5 lb Onions
- 1 Celery
- 32 oz Broth or stock
Steps
- Dice the ham, carrots, celery and onion.
- Rinse the split peas and put everything in the slow cooker with the broth and 2 cups water.
- Cook on low 7 to 8 hours until the peas fall apart.
- Stir hard to thicken, thin with water if needed, and season.
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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