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Minestrone Soup - Recipe Cost

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3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained

2 bay leaves

Salt and ground black pepper

2 cups cooked ditalini pasta, or small shells (*see note)

2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes	7 fl oz	$2.19 per 28 ounces	$0.13
2 carrots, peeled and chopped	1/2 carrots	$1.49 per pound	$0.10
1 celery stalk, chopped	1/4 celery	$1.99 per pound	$0.04
1 cup onion, chopped	1/4 cup	$0.79 per pound	$0.07
1 teaspoon dried thyme	1/4 teaspoon	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.01
1/2 teaspoon dried sage	1/8 teaspoon	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.00
1 medium zucchini, chopped	1/4 zucchini	$1.99 per pound	$0.21
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese	1 tablespoon	n/a
Basil sprigs, garnish, optional	1/4 basil	$2.59 per cup	$0.01
Total per Serving			$0.59
Total Recipe			$2.34