Lunche for 4
Creamy Mushroom Soup
$12.92for 435 minServes 4
Mushrooms and shallots simmer with wine, broth, and cream, while garlic sourdough slices toast until crisp.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.82Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 0.5 | $0.35Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.92 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$3.23 per serving$12.92 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.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz mushrooms
- 1 1/2 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt + more to taste (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 loaf of sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- salt to taste (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush the bread with half the olive oil, rub with the sliced garlic, and toast for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Melt the butter with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the mushrooms and shallots for 8 minutes.
- Add the four garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and broth, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cream, salt, pepper, and thyme, cook for 3 minutes, and serve with the toasted bread.
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