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Southwestern Tortellini Chowder
Photo: Monika Grabkowska

Southwestern Tortellini Chowder

11 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

892
Calories
67g
Protein
23g
Fat
110g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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)

Directions

1

Lightly steam broccoli, pepper and corn.

2

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.

3

Top each serving with Parmesan cheese and cilantro.

4

Category:Southwestern Recipes

5

Category:Southwestern Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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