White Bean Chowder Recipe

Name: White Bean Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced; 1 cup corn kernel; 1/2 cup carrot, grated; 1/4 cup celery, diced; 1 cup chicken or 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
1 cup corn kernel
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/4 cup celery, diced
1 cup chicken or 1 cup vegetable broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until onion is softened.
2
Add one can of beans and mash roughly.
3
Stir in remaining can of beans, green chilies, corn, carrots, celery, and broth.
4
Bring soup to a simmer and stir in the cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
5
Combine milk and cornstarch, stirring well.
6
Stir the milk mixture into the soup, bringing it gradually to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and allow soup to simmer until veggies are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
8
Stir in 3/4 c of the cheese, reserving the remainder for use as garnish, and remove from heat.
9
Serve garnished with cheese and cilantro.
10
Note: I usually serve with some hot sauce on the table for those who like to add some heat.

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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 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, White Bean Chowder 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.

White Bean Chowder

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