While not nearly as good as my mom’s recipe for White Chili, this is a more than passable rendition.
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1/2 medium onion chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
3 stalks celery chopped
1/4 cup mild green chilies
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cooked navy beans
2 cups corn
1 cup cooked chicken (or turkey!)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp ground cumin
1. In a large frying pan, saute’ onion, pepper, celery, chilies, and garlic in 1 T oil until just tender.
2. In a soup pot, melt the butter, blend in the flour, stir in broth and milk. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
3. Add remaining ingredients to pot and heat through. Season to taste with fresh cilantro, salt, papper, and garnish with cheese.
Servings: 6
The Verdict: This is a nice and creamy soup, with the calorie count to match. While the flavors are excellent and the texture is awesome, my mom’s version doesn’t have the creaminess but does have a nicer bite/spiciness to it. I’ll have to make her version very soon. In the meantime, I do recommend this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/6 of a recipe (11.1 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538.68
Calories From Fat (14%) 74.13
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8.43g 13%
Saturated Fat 4.35g 22%
Cholesterol 37.94mg 13%
Sodium 324.02mg 14%
Potassium 1142.81mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 87.63g 29%
Fiber 18.24g 73%
Sugar 5.18g
Protein 27.74g 55%
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Wow, this looks delicious! And I love that the ingredients are all basic whole ingredients (like, I could actually cook this because whole ingredients are about all I have in my kitchen). Of course I shouldn’t be surprised at that – after all you ARE The Local Cook 😉
Great Northern Beans can be subbed for navy, right?
yes, in fact I think I did sub Great Northern Beans. Thanks for stopping by! And thanks for noticing that I do prefer recipes that have basic whole ingredients. Just checked out your site and I love it!
This sounds very delicious. I love to find a good recipe for white chili. Thanks!
I haven’t had white chili in far too long – this looks great!
Looks great!
love. love. love!!
I’ve never had a white chili and this sounds easy and delicious!
Thank you so much for linking up! I have a feeling this will be a big favorite with lots!!!
Sounds intensely satisfying. Yum.
This looks great, thanks for sharing.
I love white chili – in its many forms! Thanks for sharing this with us at the hearth and soul hop!
I would love for you to bring your wonderful White Chili to our Texas Star Chili Cook Off at The Country Cottage. Your recipe looks great!
Thank you for sharing.
I used to visit a resto with a divine white chili, and I haven’t thought about it for ages. Boy, does that ever sound good. Thanks for sharing at the Hearth and Soul hop.
Hi Wendy! Thanks so much for linking to the hearth and soul hop this week. White chili is so wicked good. Not everyone digs it but I certainly do. It is difficult though if you have a recipe you LOVE and try another version. Do your mom’s babe and enjoy it! Hugs! Alex@amoderatelife