Tortellini Chowder

• 2 slices bacon
• 8 ounces small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup frozen mixed peppers, thawed and drained
• 12 ounces evaporated milk
• 9 ounces frozen tortellini
• 1 scallion, sliced

1. In pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp (6-8 mins).
2. Drain on paper towels.
3. To drippings in pan, add potatoes and stir-fry.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes start to soften (5 mins).
5. Stir in 1 1/2 c water, evaporated milk, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
6. Bring to boil.
7. Add tortellini, cook until tender (8-10 mins).
8. Remove from heat, stir in scallion.
9. Serve sprinkled with crumbled bacon.

bacon, red potatoes, mixed peppers, milk, tortellini, scallion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tortellini-chowder-402991 (may not work)