Southwest Tortellini Chowder

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this bold and creamy Southwest Tortellini Chowder, a hearty, flavor-packed soup that combines the comforting richness of heavy cream with the zesty spices of the Southwest. This crowd-pleasing dish features tender cheese tortellini swimming in a savory broth infused with cumin, chili powder, and paprika, complemented by vibrant bites of fire-roasted tomatoes, sweet corn, and black beans. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice add a refreshing twist, while garnishes like shredded cheddar and crunchy tortilla strips elevate its delicious Tex-Mex flair. With just 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, this one-pot recipe is perfect for busy nights, offering a satisfying and soul-warming meal for the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 14-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 quarter-cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
• 1 cup tortilla strips (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced red and green bell peppers, and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, and paprika, stirring to coat the vegetables in the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the frozen corn kernels and heavy cream.

Step 7

Add the cheese tortellini to the pot and simmer for 7–8 minutes (or according to package instructions) until the tortellini are tender.

Step 8

Stir in the black beans, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Serve the chowder hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, or additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3592.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3872.7

Total Fat 201.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 481.4mg	0%
Sodium 10389.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 416.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.3g	0%
Total Sugars 52.4g
Protein 117.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1550.2mg	0%
Iron 28.7mg	0%
Potassium 4829.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 42.2%