Lunche for 4

Creamy Broccoli Soup

Name: Creamy Broccoli Soup
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 large onion; 2 tbsp paleo baking flour; 3 cups vegetable stock; 5 cups broccoli florets; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp thyme; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot

$5.32for 4105 minServes 4

This creamy broccoli soup simmers with onion and spices, then is blended smooth and topped with crisp fried shallots.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.32Typical price
	Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
	Broccoli, 0.95 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.95 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Almond, 4.25 oz$0.05/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.21Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.32

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

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105 minstart to table
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4servings as written
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Typical price

$1.33 per serving$5.32 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 large onion
2 tbsp paleo baking flour
3 cups vegetable stock
5 cups broccoli florets
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot

Steps

Chop the onion and shallot, and separate the broccoli florets during 10 minutes of preparation.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion for 10 minutes.
Stir in the flour, cumin, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper for 2 minutes.
Add the stock and broccoli, cover the pot, and simmer for 75 minutes.
Fry the shallot in 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes while the soup simmers.
Blend the soup with the almond milk until smooth, then top it with the crispy shallot.