Dinner for 6
Creamy Tortellini Soup (6 servings)
$9.65for 435 minServes 6
Italian sausage, tomatoes, kale, and tortellini simmer in chicken stock before cream makes the soup rich and smooth.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Italian, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Kale, 1$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price |
 | Pasta, 10 oz$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.48 | ||
Swaps
- Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersOne-potBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.41 per serving$9.65 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb mild italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 bunch curly kale
- 10 oz fresh tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Steps
- Cook the sausage in a large pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and red pepper flakes, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the kale and tortellini, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and warm the soup for 2 minutes without boiling.
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