CHEESY POTATO BELL PEPPER CHOWDER

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Make and share this Cheesy Potato Bell Pepper Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour
6 cups chicken broth
3 large baking potatoes, peeled and finely diced
1 teaspoon chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups half-and-half, can use milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, heaping
1 cup shredded swiss cheese, heaping
salt, to taste

Steps:

In a large soup pot, melt butter. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic and sauté until tender.
Briskly stir in the flour.
Add the chicken broth and stir well.
Stir in the potatoes, chives and pepper; bring to a soft boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. *Stir FREQUENTLY to prevent sticking on bottom.
Add half and half and cheeses; stir constantly until cheese is melted.
Add salt; if needed to taste.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 47.4, Sodium 598, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 11.5

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