Wednesday, January 26, 2011

White Chili: Go Fix It

Below is an email I wrote to Brett and Morgan because they like to cook foods that are for tough guys. I wasn't going to post it but then someone asked me to... so I was all... "sure thing!". Please excuse my language here. This wasn't originally supposed to go public. I was speaking "man" language. That's "manguage".

Listen up!

Drop what you're doing and go to the store and buy:

1 onion
2 garlic cloves
2 cans cannelini beans
Baby spinach
Chipotle chili powder (or reg chili powder but chipotle rules)
14-16 oz of broth (veg or chicken)
Sour cream (optional)
Shredded cheddar (optional)

Now go home.

Walk in the door and drop your things (not the groceries) one at a time to form a trail to the kitchen (bc that's what you menfolk do).

1. In a soup pot, chop then saute the onion in olive oil.
2. Chop and add the garlic.
3. Add 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp chili powder. Mix it about. Just for a minute.
4. Drain your beans and add them to the pot, also add your broth.
5. Rip about 1 cup of the baby spinach into even smaller pieces. Be fierce. Drop that in there.
6. Stir. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
7. Go kiss your wife.
8. After 30 minutes, with occasional stirring, it is ready.

Serve with a scoop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese if you're not vegan today.

Thank me later. Fo rizzzzzle.

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6 comments:

Sherri said...

ok, here's one of the best however you could substitute other beans I guess

1 pound large white beans
6 cups chicken broth (veg broth)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
2 4-ounce cans mild green chilies, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast (optional if you want veg)
optional toppings:
3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa (see note)
Sour cream

baker said...

Awesome! I'm totally making that this weekend! Thanx! White chili, who knew?

HolisticGuru said...

Sherri,

Awesome. I'll try it :) I'm scared to put cloves though...

Sherri said...

afraid of the cloves? I really like this recipe. Before drastically lowering my meat intake I liked soaking/simmering the beans in chicken broth, but veg broth is good too. I love the flavors of all the spices. Let me know how you like it!

Born To Endure said...

I love this idea!!

Megan said...

Great Blog :o) love this recipe.. just made some Hummus today myself.. chili would probably be better considering we're suppose to get over 20 in. of snow! onto the trainer i go..