Tortellini Garlic Tomato Soup

• 2 pounds Roma tomatoes*
• 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (basil, oregano and/or tarragon)**
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated uncooked fresh cheese tortellini***

1. Place tomatoes in food processor bowl or 5-cup blender container.
2. Cover; process 10-15 seconds or until smooth.
3. Set aside.
4. Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add garlic and jalapeno.
5. Cook over medium-high heat 1 minute.
6. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, herbs, salt and pepper.
7. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.
8. Stir in tortellini.
9. Reduce heat to medium.
10. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tortellini is tender.
11. Serve immediately.

tomatoes, butter, fresh garlic, pepper, chicken broth, herbs, salt, pepper, fresh cheese tortellini

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/136/tortellini-garlic-tomato-soup (may not work)