Lunche for 4
Broccoli Cheese Soup with cheddar and shredded cheese
$6.66for 435 minServes 4
Broccoli and onion simmer in a creamy milk and broth base before cheddar and Swiss cheeses melt into the soup.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Broccoli, 0.55 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.12Typical price |
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Broth, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.02Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
 | Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.66 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$1.66 per serving$6.66 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.
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 small onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chopped onion for 4 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth until smooth.
- Add the broccoli and simmer for 15 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the cheddar and Swiss cheeses over low heat until melted and smooth.
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