Lunche for 6
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This creamy vegetable soup simmers broccoli in a thickened chicken broth, then finishes with cheddar and Parmesan.
Typical price
$4.47for 4 servings
$1.12 per serving$4.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetLunchesBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.24Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 cups less sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fat free milk
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- fresh black pepper (optional)
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 5/8 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Dice the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and cut the broccoli into small florets.
- Melt the butter in a 5-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in the broth and milk, then add the salt and pepper.
- Add the broccoli and simmer for 20 minutes, until tender.
- Blend part of the soup for a thicker texture, then stir in the cheddar and Parmesan until melted.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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