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Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:6
Active Time:45 mins
Active Time:
45 mins
Total Time:55 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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ThisCreamy White Chili with Sweet Potatoesis just what you need on a chilly night. Protein-rich, creamy white beans and antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes bring the “meatiness” to this chili. Onions, garlic and cumin add a spicy earthiness that balances out the heat from the green chiles. And velvety cream cheese adds a touch of richness and gives the broth some body. Keep reading for our expert tips, including why you should sauté the sweet potato and onion together.
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Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2(15-ounce) cansno-salt-added great northern beans, rinsed, divided1tablespooncanola oil1largesweet potato, scrubbed and coarsely chopped (about 3½ cups)1mediumyellow onion, chopped(about 2 cups)4largecloves garlic, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)1teaspoonground cumin¼teaspoonsalt3cupsunsalted vegetable broth1cupwater1(4-ounce) canchopped green chiles, undrained4ouncesreduced-fat cream cheeseFresh cilantro leavesfor garnish (optional)Lime wedges for serving(optional)
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Ingredients
2(15-ounce) cansno-salt-added great northern beans, rinsed, divided
1tablespooncanola oil
1largesweet potato, scrubbed and coarsely chopped (about 3½ cups)
1mediumyellow onion, chopped(about 2 cups)
4largecloves garlic, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1teaspoonground cumin
¼teaspoonsalt
3cupsunsalted vegetable broth
1cupwater
1(4-ounce) canchopped green chiles, undrained
4ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese
Fresh cilantro leavesfor garnish (optional)
Lime wedges for serving(optional)
Directions
Place 1 cup beans in a small bowl; mash until smooth.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add sweet potato and onion; cook, stirring often, until the onion is beginning to soften and lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin and ¼ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the mashed beans, the remaining whole beans, 3 cups broth, 1 cup water and 1 (4-ounce) can chiles; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 4 ounces cream cheese until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional chili recipes typically include dark-colored beans, beef and tomatoes, while white bean chili recipes use lighter-colored ingredients like white beans, chicken, potatoes, cream cheese and heavy cream.
Reheat leftovers over medium heat on the stovetop, or microwave on High for 1-minute increments until heated through. With both methods, it’s important to stir the chili often so that all the ingredients get evenly heated through.
The consistency of our white bean chili should be thick and hearty, thanks to the great northern beans and sweet potato.
While this chili is a complete meal on its own, you can serve it with warm rolls like ourSlow-Cooker Honey Whole-Wheat Rollsso that you can get every last bit of flavor at the bottom of the bowl. It would also be excellent with ourCreole Skillet Cornbread.
EatingWell.com, October 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)226Calories7gFat31gCarbs10gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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Carrie Myers, M.S.
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