Dinner for 6

Creamy Chicken Soup with broth

Name: Creamy Chicken Soup with broth
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion; 1 carrot; 2 ribs celery; 3 cloves garlic; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional); 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tbsp minced fresh dill (optional); 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 4 green onions (optional)

$5.97for 445 minServes 6

Chicken and vegetables simmer in seasoned stock before milk, butter, and flour create a thick, creamy soup.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.95 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.95 lb	$3.27Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.32Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.34Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.95

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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 milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Budget Family Lunches Dinners One-pot Back to school Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.49 per serving$5.97 for 4

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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion
1 carrot
2 ribs celery
3 cloves garlic
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp minced fresh dill (optional)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
4 green onions (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 8 minutes.
Melt in the butter, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and milk, then add the salt, pepper, and dill.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for 10 minutes until hot.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Stir in the Parmesan and green onions, cook for 2 minutes, and remove the pot from the heat.

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