Dinner for 8
Creamy Potato Soup with broth
$5.70for 445 minServes 8
Potatoes and leeks simmer in stock, then blend with milk, cream, bacon, and cheddar for a smooth soup.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.36Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.39 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$1.42 per serving$5.70 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
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large leeks
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 lb russet potatoes
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese (optional)
- 3 green onions (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 6 minutes until crisp, then transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the pot, add the leeks and garlic, and cook for 6 minutes until softened.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the potatoes and chicken stock, then simmer uncovered over medium heat for 20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the milk, cream, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 4 minutes without boiling.
- Blend the soup until smooth, stir in the cheddar and bacon, and heat for 3 minutes.
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