Chili & Chowders

Ingredients

1 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced small
2 jalapeno, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. ground cumin
¼ c. all-purpose flour
5 c. organic vegetable broth
3 15-oz. cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 4-oz. can chopped green chilies, undrained
1½ c. frozen corn, unthawed
2¼ c. whole milk, warmed slightly
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste Continue reading

This delicious, creamy soup isn’t as decadent as you might think!

Instead of using large amounts of heavy cream or other dairy products, this soup gets its silky texture by pureeing several cups of the soup from the skillet and adding a modest amount of half and half.

Tip: Use extreme caution when blending hot liquids as they can explode.

Cool slightly and make sure the lid to your blender is properly ventilated before proceeding.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30-40 minutes
Serves: 6-8 Continue reading