Queso-Broccoli Potato Chowder

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 poblano peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 (20-oz.) package refrigerated Southwestern-style hash brown potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 (14-oz.) cans low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded asadero cheese*
• 1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (12-oz.) package fresh broccoli florets
• Sautéed chopped ham