Dinner for 6
Zuppa Toscana with italian
$12.58for 455 minServes 6
Bacon, sausage, potatoes, zucchini, kale, and cream simmer together in seasoned chicken stock for a hearty soup.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $3.25Typical price |
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $1.08Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.79Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Kale$2.49 each typical | 1 | $2.49Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.87 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
$3.15 per serving$12.58 for 4
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Ingredients
- 10 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 2 zucchini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups stemmed and roughly torn curly kale
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large 6-quart pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Add the olive oil and sausage to the pot, breaking it apart and cooking for 6 to 8 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, then add the chili powder and red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken stock and potatoes, bring the soup to a boil, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and cook for 6 minutes, then stir in the cream and kale and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Crumble the bacon over the soup and season with salt, pepper, and Parmesan.
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