Lunche for 5
Beer Cheese Soup
This creamy beer cheese soup combines sautéed vegetables, broth, milk, and melted cheeses in one warming pot.
Typical price
$9.98for 4 servings
$2.49 per serving$9.98 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.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.75Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.47 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 1/2 stalks celery
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bottle beer
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
- 4 oz smoked cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, celery, jalapeño, and bell pepper for 6 minutes.
- Melt the butter into the vegetables, stir in the flour and smoked paprika, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the beer, broth, and milk, then simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Stir in both cheeses until melted, and simmer the soup for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- 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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