Lunche for 4
Broccoli Cheese Soup with heavy cream
$9.68for 450 minServes 4
Broccoli and carrots simmer in a seasoned creamy broth, then combine with melted gouda and cheddar cheeses.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.99Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.68 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$2.42 per serving$9.68 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
- 1 bunch fresh broccoli
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 cup freshly grated gouda cheese
- 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)
- 1 small white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup half and half room temperature
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 few cranks of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Cut the broccoli into small florets and dice the onion.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, basil, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth and half-and-half until smooth.
- Add the broccoli, carrots, and bay leaf, then simmer gently for 18 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the gouda and cheddar, and cook for 3 minutes until melted without boiling.
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