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Black Bean Soup - Recipe Cost

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Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 tablespoon olive oil	3/4 teaspoon	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.05
1 small white onion chopped (this is approximately 1/2 cup)	1/4 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.03
1 tablespoon chili powder	3/4 teaspoon	$5.29 per 2 1/2 ounces	$0.14
1 tablespoon ground cumin	3/4 teaspoon	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.07
1 tablespoon minced garlic	3/4 teaspoon	$4.00 per pound	$0.02
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained	7 1/2 fl oz	$1.79 per 15 ounces	$0.77
3 cups water	3/4 cup	n/a
1/2 cup salsa (your favorite one)	2 tablespoons	$3.29 per 15 1/2 ounces	$0.22
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes	0.06 teaspoon	$3.29 per pound	$0.00
1/4 teaspoon salt	0.06 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1 tablespoon lime juice	3/4 teaspoon	$1.49 per 15 fluid ounces	$0.01
Total per Serving			$1.31
Total Recipe			$5.24