Creamy White Bean and Green Chile Soup

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One lazy weekend afternoon right after Christmas, in the midst of taking down the tree and lots of cleaning, I threw this fast and easy soup together to feed our little family fast with minimal dishes and effort involved. Garnish with cheese or chopped onions. We got out a few chips to dip in it also. It was a hit!

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
11 mins
Total Time:
16 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 ½ cups milk, or more to taste

  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 pinch ground cayenne

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until bubbling and frothy. Whisk in flour until it forms a smooth, golden paste, about 45 seconds. Pour in milk slowly, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir white beans into the saucepan. Add green chile peppers, onion powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Cream or half-and-half may also be used and will result in a thicker consistency.

Optional proteins can be added, such as cooked cubed chicken or diced smoked sausage.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
16g Fat
40g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 589mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Calcium 336mg 26%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 879mg 19%

* 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.