Dinner for 7
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
$11.53for 4405 minServes 7
Slow-cook tomatoes, vegetables, broth, and basil before adding tortellini and cream for a rich, warming soup.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.71Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 5.25 lb | $10.45Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 32 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.18 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- 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 Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 405 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.88 per serving$11.53 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup diced carrots
- 1 3/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 cans (28 oz) whole roma tomatoes
- 1 carton vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 16 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- parmesan (optional)
Steps
- Add the carrots, onion, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, broth, basil, bay leaves, sugar, salt, and pepper to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Break up the tomatoes with a spoon, cover, and cook on low for 6 hours and 15 minutes.
- Stir in the tortellini, cover, and cook on low for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cream.
- Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
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