Appetizer for 6
Cream of Mushroom Soup
$11.65for 440 minServes 6
Mushrooms, onions, and garlic simmer with broth, flour, wine, and cream for a smooth, savory soup.
Photo: cafedelites.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Mushrooms, 24 oz$0.40/oz typical | 24 oz | $9.60Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.23Typical price |
 | Broth, 35 oz$0.07/oz typical | 35 oz | $2.46Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.47 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetAppetizersLunchesSnacksCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$2.91 per serving$11.65 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
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 cups onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 lb brown mushrooms
- 4 tsp chopped thyme
- 1/2 cup marsala wine
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 3/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tbsp thyme
Steps
- Melt the butter with the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onions for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, mushrooms, and chopped thyme, and cook for 8 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then add the wine and stir until smooth.
- Pour in the broth and add the bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and cook for 5 minutes without boiling.
- Season with parsley and thyme, then serve hot.
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