Dinner for 6
Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup
Ground chicken, tomatoes, cauliflower, zucchini, and kale simmer in seasoned stock before cream makes the soup rich.
$12.53for 4 servings
$3.13 per serving$12.53 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.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.24Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 1 | $3.29Typical price |
| Kale$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.34Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.80 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cups packed stemmed and roughly torn curly kale
- 2 small zucchinis
- 1 cup heavy cream
- freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 7 fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ground chicken, Italian seasoning, and fennel seeds, then cook until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the tomato paste, chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, cauliflower, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the cauliflower is nearly tender.
- Add the zucchini and kale, then simmer for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat for 2 minutes without boiling.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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