Lunche for 12

Broccoli Leek Cheese Soup

Name: Broccoli Leek Cheese Soup
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large broccoli florets; 1 leek; 4 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cans (49 1/2 oz) low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 1 tbsp rosemary; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; cheddar cheese

$4.42for 460 minServes 12

Broccoli and leek simmer in seasoned chicken broth, then blend with milk and cheddar for a creamy vegetable soup.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Broccoli, 1.9 lb$1.99/lb typical	1.9 lb	$3.73Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Broth, 99 oz$0.07/oz typical	99 oz	$6.93Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical	1 oz	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.25

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Lunches Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.10 per serving$4.42 for 4

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Ingredients

3 large broccoli florets
1 leek
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (49 1/2 oz) low sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
cheddar cheese

Steps

Melt the butter in a large 8-quart pot over medium heat and cook the sliced leek for 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour, rosemary, oregano, pepper, and garlic powder, then cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and add the broccoli.
Simmer the soup for 25 minutes until the broccoli is very tender.
Blend the soup until smooth, stir in the milk and cheddar cheese, and heat for 5 minutes without boiling.