Santa Fe Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh green chili peppers
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup diced red bell peppers or 1 cup green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup diced zucchini or 1 cup yellow squash
• 2 ounces neufchatel cheese or 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk