Lunche for 4
Leek Apple Cheddar Soup
$8.76for 440 minServes 4
Leeks and apples simmer with cider and broth, then blend with cheddar for a smooth, savory soup.
Photo: runningtothekitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.45 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.64Typical price |
 | Apples, 1.15 lb$1.79/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.10Typical price |
 | Broth, 21 oz$0.07/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.45Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 0.25 oz$0.45/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.76 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortFallWinter
Typical price
$2.19 per serving$8.76 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
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 leeks
- 2 green apples
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp turmeric
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups packed grated cheddar cheese
- chopped walnuts for garnish (optional)
- chopped dried cranberries for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced leeks and apples, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and turmeric, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the apple cider and vegetable broth, bring the soup to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar over low heat until melted, then cook for 2 minutes without boiling.
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