Santa Fe Chicken And White Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Santa Fe Chicken And White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups great northern beans, soaked in water to cover overnight; 11 cups lightly salted chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 4 -5 teaspoons salt; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes; 6 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups chopped onions; 2 cups chopped green bell peppers; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided; 2 -3 tablespoons flour; 1 lb chopped boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies; for garnish; shredded havarti cheese; sour cream; chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups great northern beans, soaked in water to cover overnight
11 cups lightly salted chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
4 -5 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
2 -3 tablespoons flour
1 lb chopped boneless skinless chicken breast
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
for garnish
shredded havarti cheese
sour cream
chopped cilantro

1
Drain soaked beans. Combine in large soup pot with 8 cups chicken broth. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
2
Combine oregano, parsley, 4 tsp salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in bowl. Set aside.
3
In large saucepan, heat butter and oil; add onion, bell pepper, celery, 1/2 Tblsp garlic and a third of the reserved seasoning mix. Saute over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add another 1/2 Tblsp garlic and another third of the seasoning mix. Continue sauteing until celery is tender. Add remaining 1/2 Tblsp garlic, seasoning mix and 2 to 3 Tblsp flour; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer. Whisk in remaining 3 cups chicken broth, cooking til thickened.
4
Add cooked beans and their broth, chicken and green chilies; heat til chicken is just cooked done, about 5-6 minutes.
5
Serve in bowls with garnishes.

2103

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

265

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups great northern beans, soaked in water to cover overnight, 11 cups lightly salted chicken broth, divided, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, and more.

Yes, Santa Fe Chicken And White Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Santa Fe Chicken And White Bean Soup

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