Enjoy this chicken chowder made with beans, corn, celery, onion, and green chiles. Serve with tortilla chips, cornbread or a crusty bread.
16 oz. can chili beans, drained
1 T. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped or minced
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 c. chicken, cooked and shredded
4 oz. can diced green chilies
1 c. frozen corn, thawed and drained
1 t. ground cumin
4 cu. vegetable or chicken stock
2 c. milk, whole or skim
4 T. freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish, optional
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, for garnish
Heat oil in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add remaining ingredients, except for cilantro and cheese. Bring to a simmer; cook 25- 30 minutes.
Serve topped with cilantro and cheese.