Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

• 12 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli American
• 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli Swiss Cheese
• 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
• 1 large (1 cup) onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups Land O Lakes Half & Half
• 2 medium (1 1/2 cups) carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 rib (3/4 cup) celery, thinly sliced
• 1 (14-ounce) package frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed, cut in half
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well-drained
• 4 teaspoons instant chicken bouillion
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Stack cheese slices.
2. Cut into thin strips; finely chop.
3. Set aside.
4. Melt butter in heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until sizzling.
5. Add onion; cook 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.
6. Stir in flour; continue cooking until mixture is bubbly.
7. Gradually stir in half & half.
8. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir to mix.
9. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil.
10. Reduce heat to low; cook 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
11. Stir in cheese.
12. Continue cooking 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

swiss cheese, butter, onion, allpurpose, carrots, celery, brussels, instant chicken, ground mustard, salt, garlic, ground nutmeg, pepper

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3123/cheesy-vegetable-chowder (may not work)