Vegetarian White Bean Chili
Vegetarian White Bean Chili is a hearty, flavorful meal made with a savory blend of fresh vegetables, canned white beans, and zesty seasonings. It’s a quick and satisfying meatless dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Dutch Oven or Soup Pot
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 White Onion, diced
- 2 Celery Ribs, chopped
- 1 large Jalapeño, diced (seeds removed)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 5 cloves Garlic pressed or minced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- ¾ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 7-oz can Diced Green Chiles
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 12-ounce jar Salsa Verde
- 3 15-oz cans White Beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 ½ cups Corn Kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro
Garnishes
- Avocado
- Tortilla Chips
- Chopped Green Onions
- Cilantro
- Jalapeño
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients together, then chop and measure everything so it is ready to go and the cooking process is easier.
- Heat a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Then add the olive oil, onion, celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
- Add the green bell pepper and jalapeño.
- Add the bay leaves and garlic, and cook about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the diced green chiles and salsa verde.
- Add the oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, stir, and bring to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the beans and corn, and stir. Bring back to a low simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the cubed, softened cream cheese. Stir gently to incorporate and melt the cheese.
- Add the fresh lime juice, and the cilantro. Remove from the heat and taste. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Protein
If you would like to add protein, stir in a shredded rotisserie chicken (or any cooked, shredded chicken) and ½ cup more broth in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Approx. nutrition per serving: Calories: 310 | Protein: 12g | Carbs: 38g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Sodium: 730mgNutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal
