Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (basil, oregano and/or tarragon) 6 cups chicken broth 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic 2 pounds roma tomatoes 3 tablespoons butter 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated uncooked fresh cheese tortellini***

Recipe Info Category: Soups Rating: 2 Contributor: Fiona Blake

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

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, until mixture comes to a full boil (6 to 8 minutes).

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