Southwestern Recipes
Southwestern, soup Tortellini Chowder
Ingredients
- 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 2 (9 ounce) packages tortellini pasta
- 1 bunch broccoli, chopped small
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can whole corn, drained
- 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
- Dash of salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly steam broccoli, pepper and corn.
- In large pot bring broth, salsa, orange peel to a boil; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in tortellini and vegetables. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until tender.
- Stir in milk and salt; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. DO NOT BOIL or milk will curdle.
- Top each serving with Parmesan cheese and cilantro.