Dinner for 6
Chicken Tortellini Soup with kielbasa
$10.10for 475 minServes 6
Chicken, kielbasa, vegetables, and tortellini simmer in seasoned broth for a hearty soup finished with fresh spinach.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Kielbasa or smoked sausage$4.49 each typical | 1 | $4.14Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.02Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.86Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.07Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 18 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.15 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.52 per serving$10.10 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
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 12 oz smoked kielbasa sausage
- 1 large yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 6 carrots
- 4 stalks celery
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp better than bouillon~chicken flavor
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 package (9 oz) tortellini
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup italian parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Brown the sliced kielbasa for 5 minutes, then add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Cook the vegetables for 8 minutes, stirring often, until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and thyme for 1 minute.
- Add 8 cups water, chicken bouillon, and bay leaves, then simmer uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and tortellini, and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Remove the bay leaves, stir in the spinach, and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
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