Veggie Cheese Chowder

butter or margarine

medium onion, chopped

medium green or red sweet pepper, chopped

stalks celery, sliced

whole milk or light cream

15 - ounce can cream-style corn

14 - ounce can vegetable broth

10 3/4 - ounce can condensed nacho fiesta cheese soup

pasteurized prepared cheese product with jalapeno peppers, cut up, or 1 cup jarred cheese dip (with salsa con queso)

shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

dried oregano, crushed

ground black pepper