Southwest Tortellini Chowder

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 (16 ounce) package meat-filled tortellini, frozen
• 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 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.