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next is another family favorite that I make for around the $5 mark. It is totally meatless too which is nice as I
try to prepare one or two meatless meals each week.
Quick & Easy Tortellini Soup
1 pkg. frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 can green beans
1 can corn
1 can Italian style diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbs oil
Grated parmesan, optional
In a large soup pot heat oil and saute onions, carrot, celery and crushed garlic. Add canned vegetables, do not
drain them first. Fill each can with
water and pour in with vegetables. Add
spices, stir well and allow to come to a boil.
Add tortellini. Once soup comes
back to the boil allow to simmer 2 to 3 minutes until pasta is tender. Remove from heat. Serve with a little parmesan sprinkled on top,
if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Easily
a one pot meal with all of the great veggies in it, but you could certainly
serve a nice salad alongside. I often
will do that. There is enough soup here
for two meals for the three of us and I usually get a lunch or two for myself
as well. Here is the breakdown:
Frozen cheese tortellini - $2.68
Green beans - 59¢
Corn - 59¢
Tomatoes - 59¢
Onion - 12¢
Carrot, celery 12¢
Grand Total = $4.69
This particular
meal I used leftover green beans I had in the refrigerator from another meal so
I was able to put the can of beans back in the cupboard. You could also use frozen vegetables too and
just add more water to the pot which would shave off a little bit more if you
are looking to be super thrifty.
Good, healthy food doesn't really have to
cost a lot.
There was more
than enough here for four people or in our case a mom and her two ravenous
teenage girls. In fact everyone had
seconds and I still had plenty left over for another meal.
In some cases costs are approximated. Groceries prices vary depending on where you
live. I don't include condiments, oils,
herbs and spices when I figure the cost of a meal as it would be incredibly
tedious to do so. Plus condiments are
subjective as each person uses more or less.
Have you ever tried dried tortellini? I actually bought some a while ago, at Dollar Tree, imported from Italy-excellent quality.
ReplyDeleteI haven't and we have a Dollar Tree. I'll have to check that out.
DeleteI will try this recipe! Looks good. If you buy your corn,and beans at case sales you can get them 3/$1, Also I can my own tomatoes so I will really save.
ReplyDeleteYes you would, good for you. I bought a bunch of canned goods when Albertson's had a case sale. I just recently had to buy a few cans to cover us until the next sale.
DeleteLooks so good.. And really a budget meal. Thank you for sharing the recipe..
ReplyDeleteps hope your back is feeling better.
Thank you Judy. I'm getting better every day!
DeleteThis sounds great! I have some spinach ravioli in the freezer that I think would make a great swap for the tortellini. I'll have to make this for my soup-loving DH! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, that ravioli would be really good in this! Enjoy!
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