TORTELLINI-CORN CHOWDER

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Enjoy this classic soup made with corn, tortellini that's ready in 35 minutes - perfect for a hearty dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil or butter
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cups water
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
2 medium unpeeled potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/3 cups)
1 can (15 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Stir in water; heat to boiling. Stir in tortellini and potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 13 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg