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Tomato Lentil Soup - Recipe Cost

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4 beef (or possibly chicken) bouillon cubes, if you like for extra flavor

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 c. minced carrots	1/2 cup	$1.49 per pound	$0.21
1 c. minced onion	1/4 cup	$0.79 per pound	$0.07
1 c. sliced celery	1/4 cup	$1.99 per pound	$0.11
2 tbsp. butter, melted	1 1/2 teaspoons	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.06
1 clove garlic, crushed	1/4 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.01
1 1/4 c. (1/2 lb.) dry lentils	2 oz	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.19
2 quart. water	1/2 quart	n/a
1 1/2 teaspoon salt	3/8 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1 can (6 ounce.) tomato paste	1 1/2 fl oz	$1.29 per 6 ounces	$0.32
1/4 teaspoon crushed dill weed or possibly tarragon	0.06 teaspoon	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.00
Total per Serving			$0.99
Total Recipe			$3.94