Dinner for 5
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup
$10.22for 435 minServes 5
Chicken, pasta, spinach, and tomatoes simmer in creamy broth for a hearty soup finished with Parmesan.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $2.52Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.42Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.54Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.77 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperWine, beer and spiritsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/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 Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.55 per serving$10.22 for 4
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Ingredients
- 500 g /1 lb chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 30 g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 large celery stems
- 1/2 cup chardonnay (optional)
- 4 cups chicken stock/broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup parmesan
- 1 cup thickened/heavy cream
- 2 packed cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomato strips
- 2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
Steps
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces.
- Season the chicken with the first salt and pepper amounts.
- Melt the butter in a 5-quart pot over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook for 4 minutes.
- Pour in the wine, if using, then add the broth and water and bring the soup to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the cream, Parmesan, spinach, tomatoes, and cornstarch mixture, then simmer for 2 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
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