Lunche for 8
Monterey Jack Cheese Soup
This creamy soup combines broth, green chiles, milk, and melted Monterey Jack cheese in one pot.
Typical price
$2.36for 4 servings
$0.59 per serving$2.36 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
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.16Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 43 oz | $1.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.72 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 rotel with diced green chiles
- 1 cup onion
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 6 tbsp butter
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 5 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and flour, then cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the broth, green chiles, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often, without letting the soup boil.
- Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese until melted, then cook for 3 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 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
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