Swamp Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic ($0.12)
• 1 yellow onion ($0.70)
• 1/2 lb. carrots (about 4 medium, $0.49)
• 3 ribs celery ($0.63)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.44)
• 1 Tbsp dried basil ($0.30)
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano ($0.30)
• 3 8oz. cans tomato sauce ($1.59)
• 3 15oz. cans diced tomatoes ($3.18)
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth ($0.14)
• 1 10oz. pkg frozen chopped spinach ($1.34)
• 8 oz. Swiss cheese ($2.21)

Steps

1. 1

   Mince the garlic, dice the onion, peel and slice the carrots, and slice the celery. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to a large soup pot with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat for about five minutes, or until the onions are soft.

2. 2

   Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, basil, and oregano to the pot. Stir to combine, then allow the soup to come to a simmer.

3. 3

   Once the soup is simmering, add the frozen spinach (no need to thaw). Stir the spinach into the hot soup until it has melted and heated through.

4. 4

   Once the spinach is thoroughly mixed into the soup, give the soup a taste and add salt if needed. I did not add any, but this will ultimately depend on the sodium content of your canned goods and vegetable broth.

5. 5

   Dice the swiss cheese into small cubes. Add a small handful of cubes to each bowl, then ladle the hot soup over top. Serve and enjoy!