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How to Make Tortellini Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tortellini chowder is a delicious and comforting dish that brings together the flavors of Italian cuisine with the heartiness of a classic chowder. This creamy soup is filled with tender tortellini, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth that will warm you from the inside out. Whether served as a main course or a hearty starter, tortellini chowder is the perfect dish to enjoy on a chilly evening or when you're craving something satisfying and delicious.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 622mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 347mg

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    Italian recipes
    Comfort food recipes
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