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White Chili I

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"This recipe has been used by me for several years, but keeps getting changed just a bit every time depending on what is in the pantry and freezer. If you prefer poultry instead of pork, substitute 1 pound ground chicken or turkey for the ground pork." — LEMONADE63

Directions

Cook and drain the pork.
In a large stockpot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until transparent. Stir in the chilies, cumin, and oregano. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes more. Add broth, pork, and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese until melted.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 15, 2003

I liked the taste of the chili very well, but felt the 4 cups of chicken broth made it too watery, unlike chili and also too salty. If I cook it again I will reduce to 2 cups of chicken broth. Also I found the 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese to be excessive. I would reduce that to 2 cup sprinkled on top just before serving. I think I would add another can of beans to thicken the soup and would not rinse them, but use the broth in the can.

—JO GILBERT

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 26, 2003

I substituted ground beef for the pork & only used one onion and 1/4 tsp. oregano. You may want to add one tsp. of cumin & taste the chili before adding more, just to get it as spicy as you like. I found it a little too intense with the 2 tsps. & just added an extra 8 oz.container of chicken soup. It did make the recipe more like a soup than a chili but the flavor was fine.

—FBA

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Dec 08, 2003

Excellent!!! And extremely easy. Used ground chicken instead of pork -- also used only one can of broth (14.5oz) and doubled the beans, based on the suggestion of another rater. Next time I'll double the batch, as this ratio only provided 4 meal size servings.

—SMC90

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Jan 03, 2005

This was a big hit at our New Year's Eve bash - but as written is a little bland. We used 1.5X spices, added salt and white pepper, and used a little less broth, then added a couple of dashes of green Tabasco. Great with cornbread!

—LINSENEA

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Oct 12, 2004

I have won two chili cookoffs with this recipe! I use shredded chicken instead of pork and use about half the cumin. I also add a few moew green chiles. I cook the chicken in broth, a little white wine, some green chiles and some salsa verde. Like other reviewers I think its much better the next day. Awesome!

—ejohnson

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Jul 09, 2003

YUM!!! I can't get over how great this chili is! I reduced the amount of chicken broth I added by about 1/2 cup to make a thicker chili and I let it "season" a day in the fridge before serving! Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!

—NTRDM2004

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Jan 30, 2003

My husband and every adult who tries this loves it. We serve it with SCOOPS fritos, and it's heavenly. Also up north it's called SNOW CHILI.:)

—pres. of household

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Jan 23, 2007

Good basic white chili. It was fast & easy to make because there where not a lot of ingred., everyone liked. I did use chicken instead of pork. A keeper!

—tizzylizz

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Nutrition

Calories
384 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
16.3 g
5%

Cholesterol
66 mg
22%

Fat
25 g
39%

Fiber
3.5 g
14%

Protein
23.4 g
47%

Sodium
898 mg
36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

White Chili I

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 384
Calories from Fat: 225

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 39 %
Saturated Fat 10.6g 53 %
Cholesterol 66mg 22 %
Sodium 898mg 36 %
Potassium 580mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.3g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14 %
Protein 23.4g 47 %
** Sugars 2.6g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 38 %
Calcium 34 %
Iron 24 %
Thiamin 52 %
Niacin 69 %
Vitamin B6 26 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 33 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.