Lunche for 4

Broccoli Cheese Soup with broth

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup with broth
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 cup half-and-half; 4 slices kraft singles cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 4 cups broccoli florets; 1/2 cup sheredded cheddar cheese; 2 tsp minced fresh parsley

Broccoli simmers in chicken broth with a creamy flour base before cheddar cheese and parsley finish the soup.

Typical price

$7.29for 4 servings

$1.82 per serving$7.29 for 4

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40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Lunches Cold-weather comfort Winter

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	5 oz	$1.50Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
Broccoli$1.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.49Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.29

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup half-and-half
4 slices kraft singles cheddar cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup sheredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp minced fresh parsley

Steps

Bring the chicken broth and water to a simmer in a 5-quart pot over medium heat.
Whisk the half-and-half, flour, onion flakes, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Whisk the flour mixture into the simmering broth and cook for 8 minutes.
Add the broccoli and simmer for 12 minutes, until tender.
Stir in the sliced cheese and shredded cheddar until melted.
Stir in the parsley and cook for 2 minutes.

Swaps

Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices