Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained (save 1/2 cup draining liquid)
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2 cups chicken broth, divided
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1 teaspoon chipotle pepper, seeded and minced
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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shredded monterey jack cheese
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4 boneless chicken breast halves, cut into one inch chunks
Instructions
- Warm oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes, stirring. Push onion mixture to one side; add chicken to skillet; sprinkle mixture with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add 2 cans of the beans and draining liquid, 1 ¼ cups broth, and chipotle; bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining 1 can beans and ¾ cup broth in bowl of food processor. Puree until smooth. Add to soup in pot, along with half-and-half. Simmer a few minutes, stirring, until warmed through and flavors incorporated. Serve hot; garnish with cheese and cilantro.