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Creamy Onion Soup - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 lb Yellow onions (about 3 medium), sliced	2 2/3 oz	$0.79 per pound	$0.13
2 Tbsp. Butter or possibly margarine	1 teaspoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.04
4 c. Chicken broth	2/3 cup	$0.99 per 14 1/2 ounces	$0.38
1 dsh Pepper	1/6 pinch	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1 dsh Dry thyme	1/6 pinch	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.00
1/4 tsp Salt, optional	0.04 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
2 c. Lowfat milk, divided	1/3 cup	$3.99 per gallon	$0.08
1/3 c. All-purpose flour	2 2/3 teaspoons	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.01
Total per Serving			$0.65
Total Recipe			$3.89