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# Create and manage a smart shopping list in Souschef

> Turn any recipe into a grocery list with one tap. Souschef automatically organizes items by store section and lets you share the list.

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This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

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Souschef's Smart Shopping List turns your recipes into an organized grocery list in seconds. Better yet, it automatically sorts everything by store aisle — dairy with dairy, produce with produce — so you can move through the store in one smooth loop without doubling back. And if you use [Pantry](/using/pantry), matching ingredients can be skipped automatically, so your list focuses on what you still need. Say goodbye to the scattered, hard-to-read notes you used to bring to the grocery store!

## Create a shopping list from a recipe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Import a recipe">
    Make sure the recipe you want to shop for is already saved in Souschef. If you haven't imported it yet, check out [Import your first recipe](/getting-started/import-your-first-recipe) to get started.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Add to Shopping List">
    Open the recipe and tap the **Add to List** button.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-to-list-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=3d2f7694af8de54ebe5b8da91bef6e87" alt="Recipe detail with the Add to List button highlighted" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="646" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-to-list-button.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust the serving size">
    Choose how many servings you're making — the ingredient quantities will update automatically to match.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-to-list-sheet.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=095df5c80112a718dfb35622a3101b1d" alt="Add to List sheet with servings highlighted and ingredients selected" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="635" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-to-list-sheet.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the 'In Pantry' badges">
    If you use [Pantry](/using/pantry), Souschef checks the recipe against ingredients you've added there. Matching items are marked with an **In Pantry** badge and are **not** added to the shopping list. You can still add them manually if you're running low.

    You can also uncheck any other ingredient you already have on hand — anything unchecked is skipped from the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Add items">
    Hit the **Add items** button and your shopping list is ready — automatically sorted by store aisle so you can shop efficiently.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/shopping-list-sorted.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=e78cde71c135e891e7c0312e8b404578" alt="Shopping list sorted by aisle with Baking and Miscellaneous sections" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="647" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/shopping-list-sorted.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  [Pantry](/using/pantry) works best as a lightweight list of long-lasting
  staples — spices, oils, sauces, and dry goods — rather than a complete
  inventory you update after every grocery trip.
</Tip>

## Add multiple recipes at once

Planning meals for the whole week? You can keep adding recipes to the same list. Souschef **merges ingredients together** — so if two recipes both need garlic, it combines them into a single line item.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap Edit">
    Open your shopping list and tap **Edit**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/edit-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=0d12167be919a025ea898bbecf1e0dac" alt="Shopping list with the Edit button highlighted" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="647" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/edit-button.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Add Recipe Ingredients">
    Tap **Add Recipe Ingredients**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-recipe-ingredients-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=26e2b69dab7e093171eda02f2c27cfe9" alt="Edit shopping list with Add Recipe Ingredients highlighted" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="647" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-recipe-ingredients-button.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a recipe">
    Pick a recipe from your library, then select the ingredients you need — same as when you add from a recipe detail page.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-recipes-sheet.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=2e698eddd7670d31f1aaaeeacb8923ec" alt="Add recipes to shopping list sheet showing saved recipes" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="635" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-recipes-sheet.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Add non-recipe items

Your shopping trip isn't just about dinner — you might need paper towels, dish soap, or a snack for the kids too. Add those manually so everything stays in one place.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap Edit">
    Open your shopping list and tap **Edit**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Add Items Manually">
    Tap **Add Items Manually**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-items-manually-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=b8c36b9bd03d9cf6640e965121a6a2e6" alt="Edit shopping list with Add Items Manually highlighted" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="647" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-items-manually-button.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Type your item">
    Enter the item name under **Misc**, then tap **Done**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-item-manually.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=a4777c6f47a98f555cebedfd94c7bff4" alt="Editing the shopping list with a Misc item field ready to type" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="649" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/add-item-manually.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Share your list

Sending someone else to the store? Or want to coordinate with a partner?

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap Share">
    Tap **Share** on your shopping list.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/share-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=041657e67b735a21b73fe1202f7a50c2" alt="Shopping list with the Share button highlighted" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="647" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/share-button.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send it">
    Send it via text message or any messaging app on your phone.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM/images/screenshots/shopping-list/share-via-messages.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Bn_kolWAIZ4W9OM&q=85&s=a60d3cbeeaff457ebe292064d99a3449" alt="Messages compose screen with a shopping list checklist ready to send" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="623" data-path="images/screenshots/shopping-list/share-via-messages.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

Your list goes out exactly as it's organized — sorted by aisle and ready to use.

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## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

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**Related articles**

* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Pantry FAQ](/using/pantry-faq)
* [Adjust recipe servings](/using/adjust-servings)
* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
