queso potato chowder

Ingredients For queso potato chowder

• 1/4 c

  butter
• 1 c

  red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 c

  onion, finely chopped
• 3

  poblano peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 clove

  garlic, minced
• 20 oz

  refrigerated southwestern-style hash brown potatoes
• 1/4 tsp

  ground cumin
• 2 can

  low-sodium chicken broth (14 oz cans)
• 1/3 c

  all=purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c

  milk
• 1 c

  half and half
• 1 c

  asadero or monterrey jack cheese, shredded (4 ounces)
• 1 c

  sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (4 ounces)
• toppings: tortilla chips, chicken, red onion, jalapeno peppers, cilantro sprigs