3 sisters green chili potato soup

Ingredients For 3 sisters green chili potato soup

• 6 lg

  potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 c

  milk
• 2 c

  half and half
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 12

  slices bacon cut in 1 inch pieces
• 1 md

  onion, minced
• 1 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 tsp

  oregano
• 2 tsp

  ground cumin
• 2 c

  sweet corn, frozen or canned
• 1 can

  (15 ounce) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 md

  zucchini, sliced thin
• 1 c

  red bell pepper strips
• 2 c

  green beans, canned or frozen
• 2 c

  chopped fresh green chilis (or use 3 cans of 4.5 ounces each)
• 2 Tbsp

  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp

  freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c

  shredded pepper jack or sharp cheddar cheese