White Chili Football Soup
Cozy up for game day with a steaming bowl of White Chili Football Soup, the ultimate crowd-pleaser! This creamy, flavorful chili combines tender shredded chicken, hearty cannellini beans, and zesty green chilies, all simmered in a spiced broth infused with cumin, oregano, and paprika. A luscious blend of heavy cream and cream cheese creates a rich, velvety texture that perfectly balances the subtle heat from jalapeños. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is simple to whip up and loaded with bold flavors guaranteed to please any palate. Serve it with tortilla chips and a sprinkle of shredded cheese for the perfect game-time snack or a comforting weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 4-ounce cans green chilies, diced
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 2 cups tortilla chips (optional for serving)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the cannellini beans, diced green chilies, ground cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese is fully melted and the soup becomes creamy.
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, and a side of tortilla chips if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.1 g | 314% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.2 g | 511% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 850 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 6736 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.7 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.0 g | 207% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 262.8 g | 526% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1399 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 31.3 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 7125 mg | 152% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
