Abby's White Chili (Low Fat) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I originally got this recipe from the Looneyspoon series but have adapted it to suit my taste. Here is my version of a thick, very satisfying chilli. I sometimes cook up some chicken breast and add it to the mix. The spices are a guideline...they can be increased or decreased according to taste. I tend to very liberal with the spices. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil |
1 1/2 cups onions |
1 cup celery, diced |
1 tablespoon garlic, minced |
1 tablespoon chili powder |
2 teaspoons cumin |
2 teaspoons oregano |
1/2 teaspoon coriander |
1/4 cup flour |
3 cups chicken broth |
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated 2% milk |
3 (19 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained (or a combination of black, chickpea, red kidney beans) |
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 cup sour cream |
2 tablespoons cilantro |
3 cups cooked brown rice (or gourmet blend of wild rice with mixed brown rice) |
Directions:
1. Heat stock pot slightly then add Pam. Add olive oil and add onions, celery and garlic. Cook and stir for 4 - 5 minutes, until veggies are softened.
2. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and coriander to veggies. Mix well and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and stir until veggies is well coated. Stir in broth and evaporated milk. Bring mixture to a boil. Redeuce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
3. Add beans, green chilies, salt pepper and cayenne pepper to veggies. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove chili from heat. Stir in sour cream and cilantro.
5. Serving suggestions: I sometimes will cook a chicken breast for 30 minutes in my toaster oven, cut it into cubes and add half for a single serving of chili.
6. I sometimes add 1/2 cup lentils; adding more broth if it gets too thick.
7. I like to serve the chili with a gourmet blend of wild rice with mixed brown rice (I don't know if it is readily available elsewhere) - which makes a wonderful nutty addition to the meal.
8. White Chicken Chili: Four boneless chicken breast could be added. Cube the chicken and cook it for 3 - 4 minutes, or until no longer pink (as in step one). Add onions, celery and garlic - then continue with the rest of the steps.
9. Can garnish with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and chopped green onions.
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