White Bean Chili With Dungeness Crab Recipe

Name: White Bean Chili With Dungeness Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs dried cannellini beans; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 yellow onions, diced; 1 (4 ounce) can peeled green chilies, drained and diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 whole ham hock; 3 quarts chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 3 cups sour cream; 2 lbs fresh dungeness crabmeat, picked over for shells; 1/4 cup sliced bacon, cooked crisp, and croutons for garnish

Servings: persons

2 lbs dried cannellini beans
1/3 cup olive oil
3 yellow onions, diced
1 (4 ounce) can peeled green chilies, drained and diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 whole ham hock
3 quarts chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
3 cups sour cream
2 lbs fresh dungeness crabmeat, picked over for shells
1/4 cup sliced bacon, cooked crisp, and croutons for garnish

1
Pick over and rinse the cannellini beans.
2
In large pot, cover the beans with 3 inches of water and soak over night.
3
Drain.
4
In large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
5
Saute the onion, chiles, and garlic until the onions are translucent.
6
Add the cumin, cilantro, oregano, cayenne and cloves.
7
Add the drained beans, ham hock, and chicken broth and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
8
Add the cheese, stirring until well mixed.
9
Add the sour cream, stirring until well mixed.
10
Add the crabmeat, and stir well.
11
Crumble the bacon.
12
Top each serving with bacon and croutons.

1331

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* 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

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs dried cannellini beans, 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 yellow onions, diced, 1 (4 ounce) can peeled green chilies, drained and diced, and more.

Yes, White Bean Chili With Dungeness Crab falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Bean Chili With Dungeness Crab

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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