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

$5.03for 440 minServes 6

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

Light Broccoli Cheese Soup with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Broccoli, 0.75 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.32Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.17Typical price
	Milk, 26 oz$0.04/oz typical	26 oz	$1.02Typical price
	Cream cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.54

Swaps

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

Olive and cooking oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

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

American Kid-friendly Budget Lunches Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.26 per serving$5.03 for 4

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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.