Dinner for 12
Southwestern Chicken Barley Soup
$3.77for 475 minServes 12
Pearl barley, vegetables, beans, tomatoes, chiles, and cooked chicken simmer together in a hearty Southwestern soup.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Canned corn and vegetables$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.05Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.05Typical price |
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $3.27Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.31 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less 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
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
$0.94 per serving$3.77 for 4
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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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups water
- 1 can whole kernel corn
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the water, chicken broth, and barley, then simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the soup for 20 minutes until the barley is tender.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Add the cooked chicken and simmer for 10 minutes until heated through.
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