Spring has finally sprung here in Ohio and I am so psyched. In fact, this morning it was in the 50s when I woke up and walked the dogs….a far cry from yesterday’s early morning temp of 31 degrees F! All I kept thinking this morning was, “what a beautiful day today is going to be” instead of, “can’t wait to get back inside.”
This being said, today’s recipe may seem a bit late with soup season coming to a close. Well, my family doesn’t really consider chili a soup. It’s more like a food group all unto itself…one we can eat anytime. Now, my guys tend to prefer a traditional chili: kidney/pinto beans, ground beef, tomatoes, spices, etc. My daughter and I prefer white chili with chicken, white beans, and NO tomatoes. My recipe is inspired by one from the book “Just a Matter of Thyme”. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
White Chili
3 Tbsp oil (I use coconut oil but any oil will work)
In a large pot, heat your oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and saute about 5 minutes or until they become translucent and some are beginning to brown.
Add the chicken breast, green chiles, and garlic. Saute another 5 minutes until your chicken begins to brown around the edges (stir so your onions and garlic do not burn).
Add the oregano, cumin, chipotle pepper, cayenne, soup base, the water and beans.
Once your soup comes to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer about 1 hour.
Ladle into bowls and top with cheese and green onions, if desired.
*Chicken soup base is not the same as bouillon. Soup base adds a lot of flavor, not just a lot of salt, to your soup. You will find it in the soup section of your local grocer and there are few different brands. This is the brand I used today.
Anne @ Domesblissity
GET OUT! That is on my menu plan for this week! You saved me having to google a recipe. Great minds my friend, great minds!
Anne xx
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm
Oh yum! Sam thinks Chili is the perfect food. That and pizza! You know I adore cumin and this recipe looks like a keeper! Pinning!
Navin Menon
That looks so good
Navin
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Gypsi
Some of my favorite spices in that! Looks delish!
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects
Looks so yummy, Marilyn!!
Jess
This looks AMAZING!
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick
That looks really good..Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
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Sherry of Pondered Primed Perfected
Another winning recipe! I love spicy food so this should be right up my alley. Thanks again!
Jackie Kocurek
White Chili is one of my favorite soups. Thanks for sharing on Tried and True Recipes! http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/04/tried-and-true-recipes-7.html
Kathy Moody
This looks so delicious! Another pin. Thanks so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent.
hugs
Kathy
Anne @ Domesblissity
Gidday Marilyn. You know I made mine but its not really blogworthy. It was very tasty but it would’ve been really good for one of those people who will only eat white food! LOL That’s mine, not yours. I’m featuring your recipe at the Thriving on Thursday party tomorrow. Thanks for linking up.
Anne xx
Natasha In Oz
I just came by to check our your recipe via Anne’s blog. I can’t wait to try this-I love white chili and am still trying to find a recipe that comes close to one we tried on our last trip to America. Thanks for sharing this!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz