aztec chowder

Sterlington, LA
Updated on Aug 4, 2013

Very tasty if you like beans and chicken.

prep time
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups whipped cream, unsweetened
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bag tortilla chips, crushed
  • 8 ounces mozzarella jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 pound dried northern beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 - anneheim peppers, chopped

How To Make aztec chowder

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan, soak the beans overnight in the chicken broth in the refrigerator.
  • Step 2
    The next day, heat them until boiling, then turn down to simmer and cook the beans; covered until tender.
  • Step 3
    Remove half of the beans from the pot and puree in a blender; then add the cayenne to the puree.
  • Step 4
    In another large saucepan, heat the butter until melted. Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Add the onions, garlic, cilantro, and minced chili pepper. Cook until onions are clear; stirring frequently.
  • Step 5
    Add the whole beans with their cooking liquid to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Then add the pureed beans.
  • Step 6
    Add the cream and heat to the desired temperature, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 7
    To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips and shredded jack cheese. Garnish with cilantra sprigs.

Discover More

Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes