Cheesy Potato Bell Pepper Chowder Recipes

CHEESY POTATO BELL PEPPER CHOWDER

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.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO CHICKEN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan over medium high heat, heat chicken broth, corn, chicken, bell pepper, green onions and butter to boiling. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
• Stir in milk and 1 pouch Cheese Sauce pouch until sauce is melted and thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in 1 potato pouch until blended. Serve immediately.

CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large kettle, cook potatoes and carrots in chicken broth until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the cheese, dill weed, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add bacon, reserving 1/2 cup, and milk. Heat through. Top individual bowls with reserved bacon.

CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine water, potatoes, celery and carrot in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until veggies are tender (about 10 minutes).
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook and stir onions in butter until onions are tender but not brown (about 2 minutes).
• Stir in flour, salt and pepper (and cayenne if using). Cook and stir about 1 minute.
• Stir in milk and potato mix.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly.
• Stir in cheeses and caraway seeds.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until cheeses are melted and mixture is hot, stirring constantly.

HAM, POTATO AND PEPPER CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 2 cups broth in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until smooth., In same pot, heat butter over medium heat; saute red and green peppers, onion and carrot until carrot is tender, 8-10 minutes. Add ham, jalapeno and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in pureed potatoes and remaining broth; bring just to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot soup into egg yolk and cream; return all to the pot, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with toppings as desired.

CHEESY POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in corn and chiles; return to boiling. Dissolve gravy mix in milk; stir into boiling mixture. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.

CHEESY CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper to pot and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, broth, and water, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add corn and cream and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat, then stir in cheese until melted. Season soup with salt and pepper and stir in bacon and basil. Garnish with fresh chives, scallions, or paprika (if desired).