dip...spread...soup!

Name: Dip...Spread...Soup!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 can(s) 15.5oz. each small white beans-drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 2 large cloves of garlic-crushed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1 teaspoon(s) liquid smoke flavoring; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh chives-chopped; 1 cup(s) marinated artichoke hearts-drained and chopped; 1 can(s) 4oz. chopped mild green chilies; 4 ounce(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 4 ounce(s) low fat cream cheese-softened; - ~~crackers and chips to dip~~; - ~~bread for sandwich spread~~; - ~~chicken broth + croutons for soup~~

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Lillian Russo

Long Island, NY

Updated on Oct 2, 2010

I'm always trying to create new dips for me and my husband to enjoy on movie night! So that's how I came up with this one! It tasted so good we wanted to just eat it by the spoonful! Then we ate it the next day for lunch as a sandwich spread...And then we tried it as a soup by thinning it out with chicken broth and tossing some garlic croutons on top! We loved it ALL 3 ways!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method ---

yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cans 15.5oz. each small white beans-drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
2 large cloves of garlic-crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons fresh chives-chopped
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts-drained and chopped
1 can 4oz. chopped mild green chilies
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 ounces low fat cream cheese-softened
- ~~crackers and chips to dip~~
- ~~bread for sandwich spread~~
- ~~chicken broth + croutons for soup~~

How To Make dip...spread...soup!

Step 1

Put the drained marinated artichoke hearts and the drained and rinsed white beans in a food processor and pulse til chopped well. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat and saute garlic for about 1 minute. Then add salt, pepper, cayenne and thyme. Cook, stirring constantly for about another minute.
Step 3

Turn heat to low and add green chilies and liquid smoke. Stir to mix well.
Step 4

Then add white bean mixture, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese and 1/2 the chives. Stir and cook til cheeses melt and mixture is heated through.
Step 5

Pour into a serving bowl and top with remaining chives. Serve warm with crackers...or spread on sliced bread for a sandwich...or thin it out with chicken broth and top with croutons for a soup.
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