Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana

Name: Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped; 3/4 pound ground spicy Italian chicken or pork sausage; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; crushed red pepper flakes; 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought; 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained, and tomatoes chopped; juice of 1 lemon; kosher salt and black pepper; 1 bunch Tuscan or curly kale, roughly chopped; 1 pound cheese tortellini; 3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk; 1/2 cup grated parmesan or asiago cheese

Hearty, full of greens, and so delicious. A fun twist on the classic! Great to serve any night of the week!

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Ingredients

6 servings

4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
3/4 pound ground spicy Italian chicken or pork sausage
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained, and tomatoes chopped
juice of 1 lemon
kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch Tuscan or curly kale, roughly chopped
1 pound cheese tortellini
3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan or asiago cheese

Steps

1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. 2. To the pot, add the sausage and onion. Brown all over, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the celery, garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes, cook 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, 1 cup water, the pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 3. Stir in the kale and cook 5 minutes, until wilted, stir in the tortellini. Cook 2-3 minutes, then add the cream and parmesan. Remove from the heat. Stir in the reserved bacon.4. Serve the soup topped with additional parmesan and fresh thyme, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories68534% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 3.627

Per Serving Rp 605/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 7.254 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
thick cut bacon	4 slices	-	-
ground spicy Italian chicken or pork sausage	0.75 pound	Rp 15.000/350ml	Rp 2.679
yellow onion	1	-	-
ribs celery	2	-	-
garlic	4 cloves	-	-
crushed red pepper flakes	-	-	-
low sodium chicken broth	6 cups	-	-
basil pesto	0.3333333333333333 cup	-	-
oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes	0.3333333333333333 cup	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 948
juice of 1 lemon	1 l	-	-
kosher salt and black pepper	-	-	-
Tuscan or curly kale	1 bunch	-	-
cheese tortellini	1 pound	-	-
heavy cream or whole milk	0.75 cup	-	-
grated parmesan or asiago cheese	0.5 cup	-	-