Lunche for 6

Light Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Light Broccoli Cheese Soup
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 large onion; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cloves garlic; 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 3 cups milk; 1 tsp chicken bouillon; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp each ground mustard; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 2 oz cream cheese; 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Broccoli simmers in a creamy milk and broth base before cream cheese and cheddar finish this smooth, hearty soup.

Typical price

$4.74for 4 servings

$1.18 per serving$4.74 for 4

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

American Kid-friendly Budget Lunches Cold-weather comfort Winter

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Broccoli$1.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.49Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.32Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.17Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	26 oz	$1.02Typical price
Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.11

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 large onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cloves garlic
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
3 cups milk
1 tsp chicken bouillon
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp each ground mustard
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 oz cream cheese
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps

Heat the olive oil and butter in a 5-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, milk, bouillon, mustard, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Add the broccoli and simmer gently for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender.
Stir in the cream cheese over low heat until melted.
Stir in the cheddar until melted, then season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Swaps

Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices