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Lunche for 6

Creamy Mushroom Soup with mushrooms

$4.91for 430 minServes 6

Mushrooms and onion simmer in a buttery broth before flour and half-and-half create a smooth, creamy soup.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical8 oz$3.20Typical price
Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical2 oz$0.80Typical price
Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical0.4 lb$0.52Typical price
Broth, 11 oz$0.07/oz typical11 oz$0.75Typical price
Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical8.25 oz$1.83Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$7.36

Swaps

  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

  • 30 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$1.23 per serving$4.91 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

  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed chicken broth
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • snipped parsley (optional)

Steps

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and mushrooms for 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Stir in the flour, salt, and white pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually whisk in the condensed broth and water until smooth.
  4. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the half-and-half and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without boiling.
  6. Stir in the parsley and serve.

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