White Bean Chili

Name: White Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups cooked white beans divided; 3 cups vegetable broth divided; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion chopped; 1 poblano pepper seeded and diced; 1 1/4 tsp sea salt; 4 oz diced green chiles 1 small can; 4 garlic cloves chopped; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; Freshly ground black pepper; Fresh cilantro for serving; Sliced jalapeño or serrano for serving; Diced avocado for serving; Sliced green onions for serving; Lime wedges for serving

Naturally creamy white bean chili — blended beans do the thickening while poblano and green chiles bring the warmth. No cream needed.

DifficultyEasyTotal time45 minServes6

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Total45 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Blender
Large pot
Chef's knife

Method

Blend the beans

Blend one-third of the white beans with 1 cup vegetable broth until completely smooth.

Saute the aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, poblano, salt, and black pepper. Cook about 5 minutes.

Bloom the spices

Stir in the green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, and coriander. Cook for about 30 seconds.

Simmer

Add the remaining broth and whole white beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the puree

Stir in the bean puree. Simmer uncovered for another 25 to 35 minutes, until thick and creamy.

Rest and finish

Remove from the heat and let it stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the lime juice.

Serve

Serve with cilantro, avocado, sliced chiles, green onions, and lime.

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Tips

NoteGive the chili those final ten minutes to rest. It thickens more than you expect.

NoteFor me, avocado and lime aren't optional here. The cool avocado against the warm, spicy beans is probably my favorite part.

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Nutrition

AllergensNone of the major allergens in the base recipe

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Storage

RefrigeratorUp to 4 days. It thickens as it sits — loosen with a splash of water or broth when reheating.

Frequently asked

How spicy is it?+

Gentle by itself — the poblano and green chiles bring warmth, not fire. The sliced jalapeños on top are where you turn it up.

Can I make it ahead?+

Yes, it's even better the next day. Reheat slowly and loosen with a little broth.

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Blend the beans

Saute the aromatics

Bloom the spices

Simmer

Add the puree

Rest and finish

Serve

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