1-Hour White Bean Chili

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  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh sage
  • 1 medium-large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cloves large garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho, chipotle or other chile powder (not chili powder mix)
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
  • 2 cups chicken stock

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a 4-quart Dutch oven or other deep-sided heavy pot over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until the bacon renders its fat and starts to crisp.

Step 2

Add the onion and garlic and cook until very soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the red pepper, carrot, celery, salt, oregano, sage, cumin, chile pepper, and paprika and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes more.

Step 4

Add the cannellini beans and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes or until thick and saucy.