Tex-Mex Cheese Soup - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped red and green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño (12 ounces)
• 2 cups half and half or light cream
• 1 4.5-ounce can diced green chili peppers, drained
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)