Chicken and White Bean Soup

itsnevrenough's Note:

Easy and delicious! I like to garnish with Monterey Jack cheese and lime wedges.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (divided use)
• 4 cups water (divided use)
• 1 ½ cups chopped onions
• ½ cup chopped red and green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 cup white corn , thawed if frozen
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
• 5 cups diced fajita chicken (cooked)
• fresh minced cilantro

Directions:

1. Using a blender, blend one drained can of white beans with 1 cup of water until smooth.
2. Saute onions, peppers and garlic in butter over medium-high heat until golden brown.
3. Transfer to a crock pot.
4. Place the remaining ingredients except the chicken and garnishes into the crock pot and cook on low for 3 hours.
5. Add the chicken and keep warm on low until ready to serve.