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Tomato Barley Soup - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 tbsp. butter	1 tablespoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.12
3 tbsp. minced onions	1 tablespoon	$0.79 per pound	$0.03
1 c. sliced carrots	1/2 cup	$1.49 per pound	$0.21
1/2 c. minced celery	1/4 cup	$1.99 per pound	$0.11
1/2 c. uncooked barley	1/4 cup	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.16
4 to 6 c. water or possibly beef stock	2 1/2 cups	n/a
1 (28 ounce.) can peeled tomato with juices	14 fl oz	$2.19 per 28 ounces	$0.26
1 c. sliced green beans or possibly other green vegetable	1/2 cup	$2.49 per pound	$0.49
Total per Serving			$1.38
Total Recipe			$2.77