Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red pepper (diced (optional))
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds uncooked chicken (diced (white and/or dark meat depending on your preference))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour (optional—add for a thicker chili)
- 3 15-ounce cans white northern, cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 1/2 cups frozen corn (thawed)
- 4 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups greens such as arugula (spinach, or escarole (packed))
- Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and salt
Optional Garnish:
- Diced Avocado
- Chopped Cilantro
- Chopped Green onions
- Sour Cream
- Grated Cheese (parmesan or Monterey Jack are my favorites)
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper (optional)—cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken, salt, cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Cook, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir the flour into the chicken mixture.
- Add the beans, corn, and stock. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the chili has reduced to the desired thickness. Add red pepper flakes and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Add greens and season to taste, ladle into bowls, and garnish as desired. For a creamier soup pour in the cream when adding the greens and warm thoroughly making sure not to bring chili to a boil.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when possible.
If you’re looking for a spicier chili, consider mixing in a jalapeño with the garlic (seeded or with seeds if you want an even spicier chili).
Vegetarian / Vegan Option: (1) replace chicken with one additional can of white beans, (2) use vegetable broth, and (3) omit cream or use coconut or almond milk instead.
- Category: and Broths, Chilis, Soups
