Found a way to make a whole week of lunches for about $12

I was really broke after paying my car insurance, so I grabbed a bag of dried beans, a big can of crushed tomatoes, and some spices I already had. I made a huge pot of bean soup that lasted me five work days straight (it got better each day, honestly). What's your favorite 'one pot wonder' recipe that stretches your food budget?

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robinson.adam1mo ago

What's better than cheap soup?

richard2141mo ago

Honestly, cheap soup is pretty hard to beat.

carter.ben1mo ago

How did you keep the beans from getting mushy by day five? I used to avoid bean soup because I thought it would be boring, but adding a smoked turkey leg while it cooks changed my mind. The flavor gets deeper every day and the meat makes it feel like a real meal.