Dinner for 6
Endive Mushroom Soup
Endive, potatoes, and onions simmer in broth before blending smooth and topping with browned, sweetened mushrooms.
Typical price
$11.84for 4 servings
$2.96 per serving$11.84 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.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $3.98Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 35 oz | $2.46Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp earth balance
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- salt & pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp earth balance
- 2 sweet white onions
- 2 lb endive
- 2 white-flesh potatoes
- 1 L vegetable broth
- 1 cup soy cream
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 stalks fresh tarragon (optional)
Steps
- Melt 2 tablespoons Earth Balance in a large skillet over medium heat, add the mushrooms and brown sugar, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, then transfer them to a bowl.
- Melt the remaining Earth Balance in a large pot over medium heat, add the onions, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the endive, potatoes, broth, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper, then simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, stir in the soy cream, and heat gently for 3 minutes.
- Top each bowl with the caramelized mushrooms and chopped tarragon if using.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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