Lunche for 4
Broccoli Gruyere Soup
This creamy soup blends broccoli and vegetables with broth, cream, Gruyere, and crisp homemade bread croutons.
Typical price
$12.63for 4 servings
$3.16 per serving$12.63 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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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.77Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 2 | $1.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 small yellow onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 1 stalk celery
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lb broccoli
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 oz grated gruyère
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 cups cubed french bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes.
- Pour in the wine and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and broth, then simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Toss the bread with 2 tablespoons melted butter, spread it on the baking sheet, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Blend the soup carefully until smooth, stir in the cream, Gruyere, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and heat for 3 minutes.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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