chichechow

Submitted by: Vivian Siismets
November 2001 - Foods that Freeze Well

Ingredients:
Chile Cheese Chowder

1 TBS olive oil
1 cups chopped carrots
2 cloves minced garlic
2 jalapeno peppers,seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
5 cups diced potatoes
2 16 oz. cans vegetable broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup flour
2 1/2 cups fat free milk
3/4 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

1. Heat oil in dutch oven. Add carrot and next 5 ingredients. Saute 10
minutes. Stir in broth, potatoes and salt. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.

2. Combine flour and milk in small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add to
pan. Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add cheeses,
stir until melted.