Witches' Brew Chicken Soup

Name: Witches' Brew Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 cups, 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 carrots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed, drained, and divided; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, cooked and crumbled bacon

Submitted by Diane C 2

"Southern Living OCTOBER 2001"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 12 cups
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground red pepper
3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¹⁄₂ cup milk
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings
shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, cooked and crumbled bacon

directions

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add chicken and next 3 ingredients, and saute 10 minutes. Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Stir in 2 cans of beans and chiles.
Mash remaining can of beans in a small bowl. Whisk together flour and milk, and stir into beans. Gradually add bean mixture to soup mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro. Serve with desired toppings.