Lunche for 4
Squash Blossom Soup
Squash blossoms simmer in a creamy garlic broth thickened with flour, creating a smooth soup in twenty minutes.
Typical price
$4.39for 4 servings
$1.10 per serving$4.39 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.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- extra squash blossoms (optional)
- parsley or epazote leaves (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the squash blossoms, remove their tough bases, and cut them into strips.
- Melt the butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the water and chicken broth, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the squash blossoms and cook for 5 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and heat for 1 minute without boiling.
Swaps
- 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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