Tortellini Garlic Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Roma tomatoes *
• 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 jalapeño 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 *

Instructions

1. 1

   Place tomatoes in food processor bowl or 5-cup blender container. Cover; process 10-15 seconds or until smooth. Set aside.

2. 2

   Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add garlic and jalapeño. Cook over medium-high heat 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, herbs, salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.

3. 3

   Stir in tortellini. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Serve immediately.