VEGETABLE AND CHEESE CHOWDER

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Chock-full of potatoes, peas, green bell pepper, onion and carrot, this hearty, cheesy soup is the perfect autumn meal. Serve with crusty bread.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 55m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots
1 medium baking potato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onions
5 Tbsp. flour
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
8 KRAFT DELI DELUXE Process American Cheese Slices, chopped
2 cups milk
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green peas, 10 oz
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in 3-qt. saucepan on medium heat. Add green peppers, carrots, potatoes and onions; cook 20 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually add broth, stirring until well blended after each addition. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium.
Add cheese; stir until completely melted. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended after each addition. Stir in peas. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Season with the white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1060 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g