Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 large baking potatoes, peeled and finely diced
• 1 teaspoon chopped chives
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, can use milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, heaping
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese, heaping
• salt, to taste
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper