Lunche for 4
Broccoli Pea Soup with Croutons
Broccoli, peas, spinach, and parsley cook in vegetable stock, then blend smooth and pair with crisp garlic croutons.
Typical price
$8.60for 4 servings
$2.15 per serving$8.60 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.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 35 oz | $2.46Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.85Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.77Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.60 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 L vegetable stock
- 1 broccoli
- 150 g frozen peas
- 150 g baby spinach
- large handful of parsley finely chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- double cream for drizzling (optional)
- 175 g stale bread
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic halved
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F, cut the stale bread into small spooky shapes, and toss them with olive oil and halved garlic.
- Bake the bread on a baking sheet for 10 minutes until crisp, then discard the garlic halves.
- Cook the onion and crushed garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the stock and broccoli, simmer for 12 minutes, then add the peas and spinach for 4 minutes.
- Blend in the parsley and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle with cream if using.
- Serve the soup with the garlic croutons.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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