Southwest Chicken Tortellini Chowder

First of all~ a big Thank You to everyone who entered our giveaway!  It was so fun to read what your favorite simple suppers are!  And without further adieu  the winner is, according to random.org...

#58 Liz K.

Congratulations Liz:)  Please email me at melandboys@gmail.com and I will get the wonderful 'Simple Suppers: Easy Comfort Food Your Whole Family Will Love'  cookbook out to you asap!

Now on to a favorite simple supper at my house~ Southwest Chicken Tortellini Chowder.  This soup comes together quickly and has the best flavor!  My whole family loves it, even my husband, who is not a soup lover like me:)  If I have cilantro, then I sprinkle it on top before serving, but you don't need to.  I love zucchini squash and almost always have one in the fridge, but you could do any vegetable you like.  I try to keep cheese tortellini in the freezer for a quick dinner if needed--but everything else in this soup I almost always have on hand.  I really LOVE this recipe and hope you enjoy it too:)

Southwest Chicken Tortellini Chowder
submitted by Melanie~The Sisters Cafe

3( 14.5 oz)cans chicken broth
3/4 cup bottled salsa
1 medium zucchini, chunked
1 medium yellow squash, chunked (or just use 2 zucchini)
1 1/2 cup cooked diced chicken
1 pkg frozen or fresh tortellini
1 (12oz) can evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste
fresh cilantro for garnish, if desired

Combine broth, salsa, and vegtables and cook until almost done.  Add chicken and tortellini.  Lightly boil 3-5 minutes until tortellini and veggies are done and then stir in the can of milk.  Turn heat down--DO NOT BOIL once you have added the milk!!  Salt and pepper to taste.  Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve!