Santa Fe Chicken and White Bean Soup

Submitted by Chef #198417

"One of the most requested soups at Gubanc's Pub in Portland, Or. Their chef has created so many soups that they could serve a different one each day for 3 months. The amount of ingredients looks long and time-consuming, but you can actually put the spices together days before. This is a wonderful, soul-warming soup with terrific flavor."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 25
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups great northern beans, soaked in water to cover overnight
• 11 cups lightly salted chicken broth, divided
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 4 -5 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
• 2 -3 tablespoons flour
• 1 lb chopped boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies

• for garnish

• shredded havarti cheese
• sour cream
• chopped cilantro

directions

1. Drain soaked beans. Combine in large soup pot with 8 cups chicken broth. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
2. Combine oregano, parsley, 4 tsp salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in bowl. Set aside.
3. In large saucepan, heat butter and oil; add onion, bell pepper, celery, 1/2 Tblsp garlic and a third of the reserved seasoning mix. Saute over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add another 1/2 Tblsp garlic and another third of the seasoning mix. Continue sauteing until celery is tender. Add remaining 1/2 Tblsp garlic, seasoning mix and 2 to 3 Tblsp flour; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer. Whisk in remaining 3 cups chicken broth, cooking til thickened.
4. Add cooked beans and their broth, chicken and green chilies; heat til chicken is just cooked done, about 5-6 minutes.
5. Serve in bowls with garnishes.