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chicken, beans, and pepper soup in a white bowl
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Weeknight White Chicken Chili

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Beans, Chicken, Soup, Weeknight Favorites
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, finely chopped
  • 63.2 oz canned great norther beans, drained and rinsed (4 cans)
  • 3 cups cooked and chopped chicken
  • 7 oz can mild diced green chilies
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup beer (I recommend a lighter beer)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Toppings: Chopped Cilantro, Sliced Olives, Soft Tortillas, Shredded Cheese, and Sour Cream

    Instructions

    • In a soup pot, saute onions and poblano in olive oil till tender.  Add remaining ingredients. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary. 
    • Heat soup to medium high and allow it to lightly simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together. 
    • To serve, place a tortilla in the bowl, if desired, and ladle in the soup. Top with desired toppings and enjoy.