A cheesy chowder that's extra easy to make.
| 1 |
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tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Butter |
| 1/4 |
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cup coarsely chopped onion |
| 1 |
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tablespoon all-purpose flour |
| 1/4 |
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cup chopped red bell pepper |
| 1 |
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(14-ounce) can chicken broth |
| 6 |
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small new red potatoes, unpeeled, each cut into 6 wedges |
| 1/4 |
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teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed |
| 1/4 |
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teaspoon pepper |
| 1 |
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cup milk |
| 1/2 |
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cup frozen peas |
| 6 |
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ounce (1/2-inch thick) slice deli ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
| 6 |
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(3/4-ounce) slices LAND O LAKES® Deli American Cheese, cut into strips |
Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling; add onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender (3 to 4 minutes). Stir in flour until well mixed. Stir in red pepper, chicken broth, potatoes, sage and pepper. Cover; continue cooking until potatoes are tender (15 to 20 minutes).
Add all remaining ingredients. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (8 to 10 minutes).
FREEZE AND COOK LATER METHOD: Prepare chowder as directed. Cool to room temperature. Pour mixture into plastic resealable freezer bag or freezer container. Freeze up to 3 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator for 24 hours or until thawed. Pour mixture into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture is heated through (15 to 20 minutes).