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Beefy Lentil Soup - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 pound grnd beef	2 2/3 oz	$2.49 per pound	$0.41
1 c. dry lentils rinsed	2 tablespoons	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.11
1 c. pared, sliced carrots	2 tablespoons	$1.49 per pound	$0.07
1 c. sliced celery	2 tablespoons	$1.99 per pound	$0.07
1 c. minced onion	2 tablespoons	$0.79 per pound	$0.05
1 c. minced cabbage	2 tablespoons	$0.99 per pound	$0.03
1 teaspoon salt (optional)	1/6 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1/2 teaspoon pepper	0.08 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1 bay leaf	1/6 bay leaf	$3.59 per 2 ounces	$0.70
2 beef bouillon cubes	1/3 beef bouillon	n/a
1 (46 ounce.) can tomato or possibly V-8 juice	7 2/3 fl oz	$2.19 per 28 ounces	$0.09
4 c. water	2/3 cup	n/a
Total per Serving			$1.54
Total Recipe			$9.26