Southwest Tortellini Chowder

• 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 (16 ounce) package meat-filled tortellini, frozen
• 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

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

condensed chicken, water, italianstyle diced, chunky salsa, cumin, tortellini, whole kernel corn, pinto beans, green pepper, onion, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southwest-tortellini-chowder-333330 (may not work)