Dinner for 8
Swiss Chard Potato Soup
$4.30for 445 minServes 8
Potatoes, tomatoes, onion, and garlic simmer in chicken broth for a simple soup finished with optional queso fresco.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Potatoes, 0.55 lb$0.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.54Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
 | Broth, 66 oz$0.07/oz typical | 66 oz | $4.65Typical price |
 | Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.61 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.08 per serving$4.30 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 large potato
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 size tomatoes
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz “queso fresco” cheese diced. optional
- salt and pepper
- bread or tortillas for serving (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the potato and tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, until the potato is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the queso fresco if using and cook for 5 minutes.
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