Southwest Tortellini Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 (10 1/2 oz) cans condensed chicken broth
1 1/2 cups mild chunky-style salsa or 1 1/2 cups picante sauce
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
2 (9 oz) packages refrigerated meat-filled tortellini or 2 (9 oz) packages cheese-filled egg tortellini (or 1 16-oz. pg.s frozen--if you use frozen see note below)
1 (1 lb) package frozen corn , broccoli and red pepper blend
1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk
salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	251.07 Kcal (1051 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.11g	17%
Cholesterol	40.63mg	14%
Sodium	867.03mg	36%
Potassium	156.96mg	3%
Total Carbs	28.96g	10%
Sugars	8.84g	35%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	4%
Protein	8.19g	16%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	10%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	63.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.17 Kcal (641 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.78g	17%
Cholesterol	24.79mg	14%
Sodium	528.96mg	36%
Potassium	95.76mg	3%
Total Carbs	17.67g	10%
Sugars	5.39g	35%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	4%
Protein	5g	16%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	8%
Calcium	38.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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