Dinner for 6
Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Chicken, broccoli, carrots, and cheddar simmer in a creamy broth thickened with flour and finished with mustard.
Typical price
$5.63for 4 servings
$1.41 per serving$5.63 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.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.44 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 5 cups broccoli
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and carrots for 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in the broth.
- Add the broccoli, bring the soup to a simmer, and cook for 12 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and cooked chicken, then simmer for 8 minutes.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Add the cheddar and mustard, stir until smooth, and cook for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- 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
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