Dinner for 5

Creamy Tortellini Soup (5 servings)

Name: Creamy Tortellini Soup (5 servings)
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb italian sausage; 1 cup onion; 1 tbsp garlic; 2 cups carrots; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 32 oz beef broth; 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 container (10 oz) fresh cheese tortellini; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 6 oz fresh spinach; 1/4 cup fresh julienned basil

$14.46for 452 minServes 5

Sausage, vegetables, tomatoes, tortellini, cream, and spinach simmer together into a thick, comforting soup.

Creamy Tortellini Soup (5 servings) with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Italian, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical	1 lb	$4.49Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Carrots, 0.55 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.55 lb	$0.61Typical price
	Broth, 32 oz$0.07/oz typical	32 oz	$2.24Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical	15 oz	$1.50Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 14 oz$0.08/oz typical	14 oz	$1.12Typical price
	Parmesan, 3.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	3.5 oz	$1.93Typical price
	Pasta, 10 oz$0.10/oz typical	10 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Spinach, 6 oz$0.35/oz typical	6 oz	$2.10Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.07

Swaps

Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
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

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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52 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.61 per serving$14.46 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb italian sausage
1 cup onion
1 tbsp garlic
2 cups carrots
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
32 oz beef broth
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 container (10 oz) fresh cheese tortellini
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 oz fresh spinach
1/4 cup fresh julienned basil

Steps

Cook the sausage in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
Add the onion and carrots, and cook for 7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, rosemary, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the broth, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and bay leaf, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Stir in the tortellini and simmer for 8 minutes until tender.
Add the cream, Parmesan, and spinach, and cook for 4 minutes until the spinach wilts.

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