A cheesy chowder that's extra easy to make.

Prep: 20 min - Cook: 26 min

1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
8 small new red potatoes, unpeeled, each cut into 6 wedges
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 pound (1/2-inch thick) slice deli ham, cubed
8 (1-ounce) slices LAND O LAKES® Deli American Cheese, cut into strips


Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in 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).

Makes 6 (1-cup) servings

Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 310, Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1390 mg, Carbohydrates 26 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g

This recipe created by Land O'Lakes.