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Chicken Tortellini Soup with Pumpkin Crescent Rolls ($10 Dinner Idea)


Author Brigette
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes


Ingredients  

Pumpkin Crescent Rolls

  • 1 Can Pumpkin Aldi - $1.32 (I used homegrown butternut squash - which was free)
  • 1 Tablespoon Yeast Sam's Club - $0.10
  • 5 1/2 cups Flour Harris Teeter - $1.97 for 19 cups - $0.57
  • 7 Tablespoon Butter Aldi - $3.39 for 1lb - $0.74
  • 4 Tablespoon Sugar Aldi - $2.86 for 4lbs - $0.07
  • 2 Eggs Aldi - $2.68 for 12 - $0.45
  • Salt
  • Warm water

Tortellini Chicken Soup

  • 1 19-oz bag Cheese Tortellini Publix* - $2.12
  • 1 bag Frozen Mixed Veggies Aldi - $0.95
  • 9 cups Chicken Broth Aldi - I used 9 chicken bouillon cubes and 9 cups water - $0.60
  • 2 cups Diced Leftover Chicken Aldi - 3/4lb at $2.49/lb - $1.87
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Aldi - $4.99 for a quart - $0.62

Instructions

  • Follow the linked directions to make Pumpkin Crescent Rolls.
  • To make the soup, bring the 9 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a large pot on the stove.
  • Add the mixed vegetables and diced chicken and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high.
  • Add the tortellini and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream and cook for another two minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve soup with pumpkin crescent rolls on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

*If you can't find cheap tortellini, use your favorite pasta instead. Top with shredded cheese right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1526mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 14220IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 7mg

Find it online: https://moneysavingmom.com/creamy-tortellini-soup-and-pumpkin-crescent-rolls-10-family-dinner-idea/