Folks who might enjoy a change from traditional tomato-based chili will enjoy this White Chili. It has a perfect blend of herbs and spices that gives it just the right zip.
Ingredients for White Chili
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs) cooked, cubed, and set aside
2 tablespoons clarified butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth or stock, plus 2 cups water
2 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chilies
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried chopped chives
1 pinch crushed red pepper
6 tablespoons coconut milk
6 tablespoons arrowroot powder
Instructions for White Chili
In a large saucepan, cook onion, bell pepper, and celery in clarified butter until onions are translucent. Add garlic, cook and stir for one minute more. Add broth and water, green chilies, and seasonings.
Bring soup to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the vegetables are tender. Add chicken and, cook until chicken is heated through.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk and arrowroot powder. Stir mixture into soup to thicken. Enjoy!


- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs) cooked, cubed, and set aside
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth or stock, plus 2 cups water
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chilies
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried chopped chives
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- 6 tablespoons coconut milk
- 6 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- In a large saucepan, cook onion, bell pepper, and celery in clarified butter until onions are translucent. Add garlic, cook and stir for one minute more. Add broth and water, green chilies, and seasonings.
- Bring soup to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the vegetables are tender. Add chicken and, cook until chicken is heated through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk and arrowroot powder. Stir mixture into soup to thicken. Enjoy!