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Tomato Lentil Soup - Recipe Cost

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Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil	1 1/2 teaspoons	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.09
1 med. red onion, minced	1/2 onion	$0.99 per pound	$0.16
2 garlic cloves, chopped	1 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.03
1 lg. celery stalk and leaves, minced	1/2 celery	$1.99 per pound	$0.14
1/4 c. bell pepper	2 tablespoons	$3.29 per pound	$0.14
1/4 c. dry red wine	2 tablespoons	$0.35 per fluid ounce	$0.35
1 (16 ounce.) can whole tomatoes	8 fl oz	$2.19 per 28 ounces	$0.26
3/4 c. dry lentils, rinsed	1/3 cup	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.24
1 (14 1/2 ounce.) can chicken broth or possibly 1 3/4 c. homemade chicken broth	7 1/4 fl oz	$0.99 per 14 1/2 ounces	$0.52
1 3/4 c. water	3/4 cup	n/a
1/2 teaspoon dry thyme	1/4 teaspoon	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.01
1 bay leaf	1/2 bay leaf	$3.59 per 2 ounces	$2.11
1/2 teaspoon dry basil	1/4 teaspoon	$2.59 per cup	$0.01
Total per Serving			$4.05
Total Recipe			$8.11