Dinner for 6

Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup

Name: Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 onion; 4 carrots; 4 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp italian seasoning blend; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 1/2 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 3 cups vegetable broth; 14 1/2 oz canned fire roasted tomatoes; 15 1/2 oz can white beans; 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups chopped spinach; grated parmesan cheese; red pepper flakes; freshly ground black pepper; fresh chopped basil

$7.47for 428 minServes 6

This creamy vegetable soup simmers tomatoes, beans, spinach, and cheese tortellini in a seasoned broth.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Carrots, 0.65 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Butter, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.50Typical price
	Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Canned beans, 16 oz$0.09/oz typical	16 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Pasta, 9 oz$0.10/oz typical	9 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.20

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 evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

28 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.87 per serving$7.47 for 4

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Ingredients

1 onion
4 carrots
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp italian seasoning blend
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 1/2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
3 cups vegetable broth
14 1/2 oz canned fire roasted tomatoes
15 1/2 oz can white beans
9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups chopped spinach
grated parmesan cheese
red pepper flakes
freshly ground black pepper
fresh chopped basil

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic for 5 minutes.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
Melt in the butter, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the broth, tomatoes, and beans, then simmer for 8 minutes.
Add the tortellini and spinach, and simmer for 5 minutes until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the cream, warm for 2 minutes, and top with Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes.

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