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Indian Lentil Soup - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 x Clove Garlic	1/8 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.00
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil	3/8 teaspoon	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.02
5 c. Water	1/2 cup	n/a
1 c. Lentils Red	2 tablespoons	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.08
1 c. Onions Minced	2 tablespoons	$0.79 per pound	$0.03
1/2 c. Celery Sliced Thin	1 tablespoon	$1.99 per pound	$0.03
1 c. Carrot Diced	2 tablespoons	$1.49 per pound	$0.05
1 1/2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste	1/2 teaspoon	$1.29 per 6 ounces	$0.02
1 x Bay Leaf	1/8 bay leaf	$3.59 per 2 ounces	$0.03
1/8 tsp Chili Pwdr	0.02 teaspoon	$5.29 per 2 1/2 ounces	$0.00
1 Tbsp. Salt	3/8 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1/2 c. Parsley Minced	1 tablespoon	$1.09 per cup	$0.07
Total per Serving			$0.36
Total Recipe			$2.89