Lunche for 8

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup onion; 2 cups carrots; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 4 cups broccoli; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sea salt (optional); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp thyme; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (optional); 2/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded

$4.11for 445 minServes 8

Broccoli, carrots, and onion simmer in seasoned broth before thickening with cream, cheddar, and parmesan.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Carrots, 0.55 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.55 lb	$0.61Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Broccoli, 0.75 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.28Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.21

Swaps

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 cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlourMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Lunches Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.03 per serving$4.11 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup onion
2 cups carrots
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 cups broccoli
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp thyme
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp dijon mustard
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
2/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Steps

Chop the onion and carrots into small pieces for 7 minutes.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and carrots for 6 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually add the broth, then stir in the broccoli, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Cover and simmer for 18 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Blend the soup carefully, stir in the cream, mustard, cheddar, and parmesan, and heat for 4 minutes.