CREAMY WHITE BEAN CHILI

Creamy White Bean Chili image

"When I was a child, white beans were a staple at our table," says Gloria. "My husband, Bill, also loves to eat beans. "Our four children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild are not as fond of beans, but they still enjoy this tempting chili."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup water
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

Place navy beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans, discarding liquid; return beans to pan. Add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain beans, discarding liquid; set the beans aside. , In the same Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add soups, 1 cup water, potato, chili powder, bouillon and salt; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Add cream, garbanzo beans and navy beans. Cook over medium heat until heated through (do not boil), about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 15g protein.