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Beef Barley Soup - Recipe Cost

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1 x to 1-1/2 tsp. salt, optional

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 lb beef short ribs with bones	1/4 lb	$4.29 per pound	$1.07
5 c. water	1/2 cup	n/a
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained	7/8 oz	$2.19 per 28 ounces	$0.07
1 med onion, minced	1/8 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
1/8 tsp pepper	0.02 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
2 c. sliced carrots	1/4 cup	$1.49 per pound	$0.11
1 c. sliced celery	2 tablespoons	$1.99 per pound	$0.06
1 c. minced cabbage	2 tablespoons	$0.99 per pound	$0.02
2/3 c. quick-cooking pearl barley	1 tablespoon	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.05
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley	1 1/2 teaspoons	$1.09 per cup	$0.03
Total per Serving			$1.44
Total Recipe			$11.51