Dinner for 4
Creamy Tortellini Soup with kielbasa
$10.66for 437 minServes 4
This creamy soup combines bacon, sausage, vegetables, and cheese tortellini in seasoned broth finished with cream.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
| Kielbasa or smoked sausage$4.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.76Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.66 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
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 Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 37 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.66 per serving$10.66 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 8 oz smoked sausage
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 carrot
- 1 rib celery
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a 6-quart pot over medium heat for 6 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Brown the sliced sausage with the onion, carrot, and celery over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, bring it to a boil, and simmer the vegetables for 5 minutes.
- Add the tortellini and cook for 6 minutes, or until tender.
- Whisk the cream and cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, stir it into the pot, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach, bacon, and Parmesan and cook for 2 minutes.
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