TORTELLINI CORN CHOWDER

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices turkey bacon, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup unbleached or all-purpose flour
3 cups 1% milk
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces low-fat fresh or frozen cheese tortellini, cooked and drained

Steps:

Set a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon. Cook for 1 minute, or until it releases some of its moisture. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Add the corn and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Place the flour in a medium bowl. Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth. Pour into the Dutch oven. Stir until well-blended. Add the basil and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the soup thickens. Add the tortellini. Cook for 2 minutes, or until heated through.