
Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.
| The recipe says | We found | Package | Uses | Costs | Left over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 package (10 oz) frozen, chopped broccoli (or fresh) | Kroger® Broccoli Florets BIG DEAL! · 32 oz | $6.00 | 283 g | $1.87 | $4.13 |
| 1 package (10 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed | Kroger® Frozen Mixed Vegetables · 12 oz | $1.29 | 283 g | $1.07 | $0.22 |
| 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup, low sodium | Kroger® Less Sodium Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup · 10.5 oz | $1.00 | 305 g | $1.00 | - |
| 10 3/4 us fluid ounces 1% low fat milk | Kroger® 1% Lowfat Milk Gallon · 1 gal | $3.59 | 318 ml | $0.30 | $3.29 |
| 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese, low fat (can use 1/4 to 1/2 cup) | Kroger® Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese · 8 oz | $2.00 | 38 g | $0.34 | $1.66 |
broccoli drives this basket at $6.00, 43% of the total. The next biggest lines are 1% low fat milk ($3.59) and low fat cheddar cheese ($2.00). $9.30 of the basket - 67% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.
Using pantry staples and frozen broccoli, this hearty soup can be made in 10 minutes. Use 1% or fat-free milk to keep it even healthier.