White Chicken Chili

I know, I know, I should be doing a Christmas post, but I have been making this soup lately, and my children love it so I decided to share this yummy and quick recipe for a warming soup.  During the holiday season it is so nice to have a break from the sweets, don't you think?   It is creamy and soul-satisfying.  Make it with chicken or make it without, or use fat-free half and half if you are watching your fat. 

White Chili Chicken Recipe

 

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 medium onion, chopped

 

In a large stockpot or dutch oven sauté the garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until onions are transparent.

 

Then add the following ingredients:

 

1 can white chicken (12-1/2-ounce)

3 (15-1/2-ounce) cans white beans (Great Northern)

1 can (4-ounce) chopped green chiles

1 can (14-1/2-ounce) chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cumin

 1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

 

Bring the ingredients in the dutch oven or stock pot to a mild boil, and then simmer for 30 minutes.  Then add 2 cups half and half -- nonfat is fine.  Heat the mixture and then add 1 to 2 tablespoons corn starch to 1/4 cup cold water.  Stir cornstarch mixture into soup, and then heat until thickened.  This soup only gets better the next day; it also thickens more. 

 



If desired, garnish with cilantro, green onions, and white cheddar cheese, and corn chips.

I adapted this recipe from my sister Jacqueline.

 



 

 

Have a wonderful day!