aunt squishy’s winter white chili

Name: Aunt Squishy’s Winter White Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## THE BASE; 8 ounce(s) white onion, diced; 1 bunch(es) kale, finely chopped; 2 can(s) Great Northern beans; 1 can(s) cannellini beans; 1 can(s) navy beans; 6 tablespoon(s) minced garlic in oil; 1 tablespoon(s) tallow, lard, or fat alternative of choice; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 tablespoon(s) cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) oregano; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 bottle(s) vino verde (750 ml - Portugal); 2 medium bay leaves; ## DEVELOP RICHNESS; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 teaspoon(s) chicken bouillon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce; 3 - drops liquid smoke; 2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 2 pinch(es) cayenne pepper (to taste); ## ADDING COMPLEXITY; 2 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; grated Parmesan (optional)

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Lynsee Gilbert

Updated on Nov 6, 2025

Rich and hearty white chili with complex layered flavors and a touch of heat, perfect for a fall supper by the fire with a glass of cold white wine and a crusty loaf of fresh bread.

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Creamy white chili sprinkled with Parmesan cheese in an orange crock bowl.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 4 Hr 30 Min

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

THE BASE
8 ounces white onion, diced
1 bunch kale, finely chopped
2 cans Great Northern beans
1 can cannellini beans
1 can navy beans
6 tablespoons minced garlic in oil
1 tablespoon tallow, lard, or fat alternative of choice
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bottle vino verde (750 ml - Portugal)
2 medium bay leaves
DEVELOP RICHNESS
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 - drops liquid smoke
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 pinches cayenne pepper (to taste)
ADDING COMPLEXITY
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
grated Parmesan (optional)

How To Make aunt squishy’s winter white chili

Step 1

Prep: Dice the onion, chop the kale, and drain and rinse the beans until bubbles stop forming on top.

Step 2

Combine all of the base ingredients in a slow cooker or Crock Pot and cook on low for 4 hours.
Step 3

Add sugar and vinegar, and let cook approximately 10 minutes before adding the butter and stirring until melted.
Step 4

Add bouillon, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Stir well and turn off the heat.
Step 5

Allow to cool until the temperature reaches approximately 150-160 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent curdling. (Approximately 10 minutes, depending on your slow cooker.)
Step 6

Pour heavy cream into a medium bowl, and slowly add 1 cup of liquid from the Crock Pot while whisking continuously to temper the cream.
Step 7

Once tempered, add the cream mixture to the Crock Pot and stir well before adding the lemon juice.
Step 8

Dish and sprinkle generously with Parmesan to serve.
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