Lunche for 4

Broccoli Cheese Soup with cheddar and shredded cheese

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup with cheddar and shredded cheese
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli florets; 1/4 cup butter; 1 small onion; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 cups milk; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese

$6.66for 435 minServes 4

Broccoli and onion simmer in a creamy milk and broth base before cheddar and Swiss cheeses melt into the soup.

Broccoli Cheese Soup with cheddar and shredded cheese with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Broccoli, 0.55 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.55 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical	17 oz	$0.68Typical price
	Broth, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical	15 oz	$1.02Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.66

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

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Flour

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35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Lunches Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.66 per serving$6.66 for 4

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Ingredients

3 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups milk
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese

Steps

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chopped onion for 4 minutes.
Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth until smooth.
Add the broccoli and simmer for 15 minutes, until tender.
Stir in the cheddar and Swiss cheeses over low heat until melted and smooth.