Broccoli Potato Soup (FDD) - $4.29 a serving
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). 2 pantry staples excluded. 2 matches are flagged for you to check rather than silently swapped. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 cups broccoli (chopped) | Kroger® Broccoli Florets BIG DEAL! · 32 oz | $6.00 | 360 g | $2.38 | $3.62 |
| 1 small onion (chopped) | Jumbo Yellow Onions · 1 lb | $1.19 | 1 | $0.29 | $0.90 |
| 4 cups low sodium chicken (or vegetable broth) | Kroger® Less Sodium Fat Free Chicken Broth · 32 oz | $1.59 | 960 ml | $1.59 | - |
| 1 cup nonfat evaporated milkCHECK THIS | Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk Vitamin D Added Shelf Milk Evaporated Milk Canned · 12 fl oz | $2.19 | 240 ml | $1.48 | $0.71 |
| 1 cup dehydrated potatoes prepared with 1 cup waterCHECK THIS | Kroger® Instant Mashed Potatoes · 13.75 oz | $2.69 | 100 g | $0.69 | $2.00 |
| 1/4 cup shredded cheese (like Cheddar or American) | Kroger® Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese · 16 oz | $3.50 | 28 g | $0.22 | $3.28 |
broccoli drives this basket at $6.00, 35% of the total. The next biggest lines are shredded cheddar cheese ($3.50) and dehydrated potatoes ($2.69). $10.51 of the basket - 61% - 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.
- Kroger® Broccoli Florets BIG DEAL! · about 547 g left, $3.62 of value
- Kroger® Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese · about 426 g left, $3.28 of value
- Kroger® Instant Mashed Potatoes · about 290 g left, $2.00 of value
- Jumbo Yellow Onions · about 344 g left, $0.90 of value
- Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk Vitamin D Added Shelf Milk Evaporated Milk Canned · about 115 ml left, $0.71 of value
This recipe uses dehydrated potato flakes. Pair this delicious soup with a slice of warm whole grain bread for a satisfying meal.
- 4 cups broccoli (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup nonfat evaporated milk
- 1 cup dehydrated potatoes prepared with 1 cup water
- salt and pepper (if you like)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (like Cheddar or American)
- Combine broccoli, onion, and broth in large sauce pan. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Add milk to soup. Slowly stir in potatoes.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
- Stir in a little more milk or water if soup becomes too thick. If using salt and pepper, add that too.
- Spoon into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon cheese.
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