Dinner for 6
Italian Sausage Potato Soup
$10.97for 450 minServes 6
Italian sausage, bacon, potatoes, kale, and broth simmer together before half-and-half makes the soup creamy.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Italian, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $2.16Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Broth, 44 oz$0.07/oz typical | 44 oz | $3.05Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 1.5 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
 | Kale, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.93Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.46 | ||
Swaps
- Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/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
Olive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.74 per serving$10.97 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb italian sausage
- 4 oz bacon
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 cans (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 lb russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (optional)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 1/2 cups packed chopped kale
- finely shredded romano cheese for serving (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the bacon until crisp.
- Add the sausage and onion, and cook until the sausage is browned and 160 F.
- Stir in the broth, water, potatoes, sugar, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the half-and-half and kale, and simmer for 8 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, then simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Top each bowl with Romano cheese, if using, and serve hot.
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