Description
Small white beans are always considered staple here in USA as they go in most of their food preparations. They are well suited for soups, stews, salads and chunky chili. Baked form is most relished and used as dip for variety for breads. In my home once in a week we have SSS day.. ??? Ok its Soup, Salad and Sandwich day and I always try to make it hearty to go with a light sandwich. This recipe of mine is close to “Ruby Tuesdays” restaurant chains White chili, give it a try and see if it matches the taste.
White Bean Soup / Navy bean Chicken Chili / White Bean Chicken Chili / Soups / Stew / Crock-pot / Slow Cooker recipes / Starter / Navy Bean Soup
| Ingredients-1 | |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Navy bean |
| ½ cup | Raw chicken chunks |
| 1 no | Onion (white or yellow, medium) |
| 3 clove | Garlic (finely minced) |
| ½ cup | Mixed bell peppers (green, yellow and red) |
| 2 tsp | Green chili (finely chopped) |
| ½ tsp | Dried oregano leaves |
| 1 tsp | Cumin seeds |
| 1 tsp | Salt (or to taste) |
| 1 tsp | Black pepper powder |
| 1 tsp | Butter |
| ½ tsp | Corn flour (white) |
| ¼ cup | Monterey jack cheese |
| Ingredients-2 | |
|---|---|
| 2 tsp | Crushed cooked bacon crisps |
| 2 tsp | Crushed tortilla chips |
| 3 tsp | Monterey jack cheese |
Instructions
Soak dry navy beans overnight in enough water. Next day, rinse and drain. Take a pressure cooker, combine soaked beans, minced onions, garlic, oregano leaves, chopped bell peppers, raw chicken chunks, cumin seeds, little salt and pepper. Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook upto 3 whistles and switch off. When the steam releases, combine corn flour/ starch with little water and add it to the cooked beans, include butter and cheese. Let it thicken to desired consistency and then garnish with the choice of toppings. Sprinkle little black pepper powder and oregano leaves and serve hot with warm toasted bread.
Notes
Serves 3 adults approx.
You can also try with cooked canned whilte beans of any kind. Bacon, cheese and tortilla chips are our pick for toppings and are optional.
6 Comments
Hi Rashmi, Priya and Divya.. check this link for the picture of Navy beans and have a happy SSS day. http://www.spiceindiaonline.com/all_you_need_to_know
Mullai mam.Now SSS day special for our SIO….lovely recipe..can wee try this recipe without chicken…if so give us some ideas….i have seen this bean here in baku… Divya Mubarak
Nalla concept SSS day..looking very yummy..am also having the same doubt, upload the pic pls..we have huge choice of beans here..thanks
Thank you Mullai for taking your time and explaining it is such a Chweet Way..We just like your site so much..Thanks again..i will surely follow your SSS day soon..You are such an inspiring person..I mean it..
Hi Rashmi, these are small white beans also known by a variety of alternate names, like Haricot beans, Boston beans, Pea beans, Yankee beans or simply white beans. Larger ones from same family are known as Northern beans or Cannelloni beans. Most of the American markets have these under dried food section, they also come in canned form. Sure.. will upload the picture tomorrow, btw bacon is optional and you can either go with cheese or crushed tortilla chips or just have it plain. Thanks.
heay Mullai I love your idea of SSS day..Thanks for the recipe. can you please show how this beans look before cooking or just tell me in which area of the store i can find it.
Thank U
What can i use instead of bacon?