TORTELLINI CHOWDER

Tortellini Chowder image

Very good and hearty. Combines Italian tortellini with Mexican seasonings. Top with tortilla chips and fresh cilantro.

Provided by SILVERWOLF

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

⅔ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped green chile pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon margarine
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pint half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, garlic and jalapeno in margarine until tender but not brown, 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, potatoes, cumin, salt, pepper and red pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes, until potatoes are just tender.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together flour and vegetable oil. Pour into soup, increase heat to medium, and cook until thickened and bubbly. Stir in corn, half-and-half and tortellini and heat through. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 622.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g