Best Southwest Tortellini Chowder Recipes

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine broth, salsa and orange peel.
• Bring to a boil then reduce to low and simmer 3 minutes.
• Stir in tortellini and vegetables.
• Raise heat and cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until tortellini and vegetables are ender.
• Stir in milk and salt to taste.
• Heat a few more minutes until nice and hot, but do not boil.
• Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
• Note: If you use frozen tortellini, add before the vegetables and cook for 4 to 5 minutes before you add vegetables and then cook until vegetables are done.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine broth, water, salsa and tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer.
• Meanwhile, saute onions and green pepper until tender. About 3-4 minutes.
• Add onions, green pepper, pinto beans, corn, tortellini and cumin to saucepan.
• Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
• Add half and half.
• Heat a few more minutes. Do not boil.
• Garnish with cilantro.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI CHOWDER

Steps:

• In Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine broth, salsa and orange peel. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low simmer 3 minutes.Stir in tortellini and vegetables cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until tortellini and vegetables are tender. Stir in milk and salt cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. DO NOT BOIL. Top each serving of chowder with cilantro. Serve immediately.*TIP: One 16-oz. pkg. frozen tortellini can be substituted for refrigerated tortellini. Add frozen tortellini to simmered broth mixtures cook 4 minutes. Add vegetables: cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until tortellini and vegetables are tender.Nutrition Per Serving (1 1/2-cup): Calories 400 Protein 20g Carbohydrate 52g Fat 12g Sodium 1750mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.