White Chilli Soup
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Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4
 
Got some white beans? Got some stock? Make this delicious spicy and filling soup.
Ingredients
  • 330ml lager
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 fresh chillies (jalapeno or similar), chopped
  • 1 tbsp cumin seed, dry roast and crushed
  • 200ml/14fl oz good, strong stock (preferably smoked pork, but vegetable if you want to keep it vegetarian)
  • 2 chipotle or 1 ancho chillies (if not using smoked stock)
  • bunch fresh coriander, plus extra coriander leaves, chopped, to serve
  • 1.5 limes, juiced
  • 800g/14oz can cannellini or butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dry oregano
  • 150g cheddar, grated
Instructions
  1. Bring the beer, onions, garlic, chillies, ancho/chipotle, ground cumin and stock to the boil in a large pan, then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Blend three quarters of the bunch of coriander, all the lime juice and a good pinch of salt to a smooth paste.
  3. Add the coriander and lime paste, and the beans to the stock mixture. Stir well to combine, then continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the volume of liquid has reduced by about three quarters.
  4. Add smoked paprika and oregano and stir well to combine.
  5. Serve topped with grated cheese and the remaining chopped coriander leaves.
Recipe by Third Breakfast at https://thirdbreakfast.com/taking-stock/