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White Bean Chili

This cozy vegetarian chili blends tender sweet potatoes, hearty beans, and a hint of spice into one creamy, satisfying bowl. It’s simple to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)

2 large sweet potatoes, coarsely chopped (about 7 cups)

2 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 4 cups)

8 garlic cloves, minced (about 4 tbsp)

3 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp salt

4 (15-oz) cans no-salt-added great northern beans, rinsed

5 cups unsalted vegetable broth

2 (4-oz) cans chopped green chiles, undrained

8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese

Optional for Serving

Fresh cilantro leaves

Lime wedges

Instructions

Sauté veggies: In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add sweet potatoes and onions; cook 8–10 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic, cumin, and salt. Cook 1 more minute.

Add beans and broth: Stir in beans, broth, and green chiles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.

Make it creamy: Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully combined. Simmer another 5 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

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