White Bean Chili

Name: White Bean Chili
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2 cups dried white beans, thoroughly rinsed; 6 cups chicken stock (page 91) or water; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon olive oil or cold-pressed corn oil; 1 large white onion, chopped; 4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 (4-ounce) can diced roasted green chiles; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy whipping cream; 3 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped; Salt; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, for garnish

December 9, 2011

White chili is usually made with white beans and fresh green chiles rather than the usual red or pink beans and dried red chiles. The bit of cream gives it a very rich mouthfeel. White chili is a wonderful change of pace on a cold winter evening by the fire.

Cooks' Note

Suggested Beverage: A good southwestern or Mexican beer, or a hearty red wine from Arizona or New Mexico.

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