Tortellini and Vegetable Chowder

Submitted by Asha1126

"You can use refrigerated meat or cheese tortellini for this soup. This is a meal in 30 minutes."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package loose-pack frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix
• 1 (9 ounce) refrigerated tortellini
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, snipped
• 1 cup shredded process smoked gouda cheese

directions

1. In a large saucepan combine broth and frozen vegetables. Bring to a boil.
2. Stir in tortellini, return to boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Meanwhile, in a screw-top jar combine about half of the milk and all of the flour. Cover and shake well. Add to broth mixture, add remaining milk and basil.
4. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for one more minute.
5. Stir in cheese until melts. If desired, season to taste with fresh ground black pepper and salt.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[WayBeyondSoccerMom]

My family loves this recipe. I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and Silk soy milk instead of dairy milk. And, I make the recipe even more decadent by spooning the chowder over biscuits. It makes the recipe like an open faced pot pie, and we gobble it up. I love the texture of the tortellini and moist biscuit (from the chowder). Yum.

 

[Halalmom]

This was just what I was looking for: A pack of tortellini in the fridge, and me longing for some comfort food... this goes together quickly, and is soooo satisfying after a long day. Will definitely make it again!

 

[stephijean]

I am Jeannie Finley's daughter and she wanted me to post this for her b/c she is computer illiterate :Þ This Recipe is AMAZING and would recommend to anyone, quick and easy, too!

 

[Donna M.]

This got mixed reviews in my house. I would say that those who like "down home cooking" gave it higher scores than those who prefer more exotic foods. My favorite part was that it was very quick and easy to prepare.

 

[Leslie]

This was a delicious and hearty soup. The smoked gouda is a great addition and makes for a wonderful flavour combination! I just used the fresh tortellini found in the grocery store. Thanks for posting Asha! I'll be making this again!