Mexican - Spanish, Poultry, Soups and Stews

Santa Fe Chicken And White Bean Soup

  • 2 1/2 cups Great Northern beans
  • 11 cups Lightly salted chicken broth (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano, dried
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley, dried
  • 4 teaspoons Salt
  • 4 teaspoons Cumin, ground
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon White pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
  • Pinch Cayenne pepper
  • Pinch Red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 cups Onions, chopped
  • 2 cups Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup Celery, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic, minced (divided)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons Flour, all-purpose
  • 1 pound Chicken breast,boneless,skinless,chopped
  • 7 Oz can Diced green chilies
  • ~ Shredded havarti chees, for garnish
  • ~ Salsa, for garnish
  • ~ Sour cream, for garnish
  • ~ Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

    • Soak beans overnight. Drain. Combine in a large soup pot with 8 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.

    Combine oregano, parsley, salt, cumin, garlicpowder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, white and black peppers, cayenne and red pepper flakes in a small bow; setaside.

    In a large saucepan, heat butterand olive oil; add onion, bell pepper, celery, 1/2 tablespoon garlic and a third of the reserved seasoning mix. Saute over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add another 1/2 tablespoon garlic and another third of the seasoning mix; continue sauteing until celery is tender. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon garlic, remaining seasoning mix and 2 to 3 tablespoons flour; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer. Whisk in remaining 3 cups chicken broth, cooking until thickened.

    Add cooked beans and theirbroth, chicken and green chilies; heat until chicken is just cooked, about 5 to6 minutes. Serve hot in bowls garnishedwith havarti cheese, salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

    Makes 10 to 12 large servings.

    From Gubanc's Pub, Lake Oswego, Oregon

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Bruce E Keyser Sr of Brookings, OR. 

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