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Hearty Vegetarian White Chickpea Chili for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this cozy Vegetarian White Chickpea Chili, a delightful dish perfect for winter nights packed with flavors and nutrition.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium jalapeno chopped
  • 1 medium poblano diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Beans
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained
For the Broth and Creaminess
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup milk or cream for creaminess
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • toppings sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, pickled jalapenos, tortilla chips

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the onion in olive oil, add spices and bloom for 1 minute.
  2. Add jalapeno, poblano, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook until tender.
  3. Mix in corn, chickpeas, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth; simmer and cook.
  4. Blend part of the chili with milk or cream for creaminess; stir back into pot.
  5. Add crumbled tofu; simmer until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Stir in lime juice and serve hot with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, prepare all ingredients ahead of time. The flavors deepen over time, making leftovers even tastier.

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