The Best Poblano White Bean Chili

January 12, 2013

Poblano peppers are what make this chili shine, so much flavor! This recipe is also very versitile, have left over chicken or pork throw it in and it tastes even better!

1 T Bacon Grease
1 Med Onion chopped
2 Poblano Peppers seeds and stem removed and chopped
4 Garlic Cloves Minced
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Couple dashes of Hot Sauce
2 Med Potatoes Russet or Yukon diced into smal 1/2in pieces
4 Cups Chicken Stock
1 -15oz Can of White Beans drained and rinsed
1/2-1 Lb Cooked Chicken or Pork cubed into bite size pieces (optional)
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese plus additional for garnish

Sauté onion in bacon grease until softened. Add poblano, garlic, Cayenne pepper, Salt and Hot Sauce and sauté on Med heat for 5-7minutes. Add chicken stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Puree with emersion blender (or food processor) Add in White Beans, Chicken or Pork and 1/2 Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Stir in sour cream. Cook on med - low heat for about another 10 mins .

Nutritions

Calories
1390

Sodium
4326mg
180% DV

Fat
66g
102% DV

Protein
97g
195% DV

Carbs
89g
30% DV

Fiber
21g
87% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 29g 146%

Polysaturated Fat 9g 59%

Monosaturated Fat 27g 173%

Cholesterol 263mg 88%

Sodium 4326mg 180%

Potassium 2725mg 77%

Protein 97g 195%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 21g 87%

Sugar 25g 50%

Vitamin A 1670IU 33%

Vitamin B6 2mg 139%

Vitamin C 170mg 283%

Calcium 682mg 68%

Iron 8mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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