White Bean Chili
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.
Suggested Beverage: A good southwestern or Mexican beer, or a hearty red wine from Arizona or New Mexico.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the beans, water, and wine in the slow cooker.
Step 2
Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the onion and sauté for about 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the garlic and sauté for 5 minutes more.
Step 3
In a coffee mill or using a mortar and pestle, crush the cumin and coriander seeds and add them to the pan. Stir well.
Step 4
Transfer the contents of the pan to the slow cooker and add the chiles. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the beans are tender. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the oregano, half-and-half, and basil and season to taste with salt.
Step 5
Ladle into bowls and serve at once, garnished with the cilantro.
