Lunche for 4

Broccoli Cheese Soup with heavy cream

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup with heavy cream
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh broccoli; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional); 1 cup freshly grated gouda cheese; 1 cup shredded carrots (optional); 1 small white onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup half and half room temperature; 3 tbsp all purpose flour; 3 tbsp butter; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp allspice; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp dried basil; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 few cranks of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

$9.68for 450 minServes 4

Broccoli and carrots simmer in a seasoned creamy broth, then combine with melted gouda and cheddar cheeses.

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Broccoli, 0.5 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical	1 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.68

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

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FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
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Typical price

$2.42 per serving$9.68 for 4

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Ingredients

1 bunch fresh broccoli
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
1 cup freshly grated gouda cheese
1 cup shredded carrots (optional)
1 small white onion
2 cloves garlic
1 cup half and half room temperature
3 tbsp all purpose flour
3 tbsp butter
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 few cranks of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Steps

Cut the broccoli into small florets and dice the onion.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, basil, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth and half-and-half until smooth.
Add the broccoli, carrots, and bay leaf, then simmer gently for 18 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf, stir in the gouda and cheddar, and cook for 3 minutes until melted without boiling.

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