Tortellini Chowder

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

chopped onion

1/2 cup

chopped red sweet pepper

1/3 cup

chopped fresh green chili pepper (such as anaheim or poblano)

2 tbsp

minced garlic

fresh jalapeno pepper (seeded, if you like), chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

1 tbsp

butter or margarine

3 cups

chicken broth

2 cups

cubed peeled potatoes

1 tsp

ground cumin

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper

1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

butter or margarine, melted

15 1/4 - ounce can whole-kernel corn, drained

2 cups

half-and-half or light cream

Corn tortillas, cut into strips and crisp-fried, or tortilla chips, broken

2 cups

refrigerated or frozen cheese-filled tortellini, cooked and drained