Southwest Tortellini Chowder

Submitted by KadesMom

"Something different for a change! This is so creamy and flavorful. It's perfect for a cool day. I made this up one night when I was tired of the same old tomato-based soup."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 (893.00 g) can condensed chicken broth
• 236.59 ml water
• 396.89 g can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 118.29 ml mild chunky salsa
• 4.92 ml cumin
• 453.59 g package meat-filled tortellini, frozen
• 248.05 g can whole kernel corn
• 425.24 g can pinto beans
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 59.14 ml half-and-half
• 59.14 ml fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

directions

1. In a large saucepan combine broth, water, salsa and tomatoes.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer.
3. Meanwhile, saute onions and green pepper until tender. About 3-4 minutes.
4. Add onions, green pepper, pinto beans, corn, tortellini and cumin to saucepan.
5. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
6. Add half and half.
7. Heat a few more minutes. Do not boil.
8. Garnish with cilantro.