Creamy Vegetarian White Chili

Ingredients

• olive oil (1 tablespoon)
• white onion, diced (1)
• green bell pepper, diced small (1)
• jalapeno, diced (1)
• garlic cloves, minced (3)
• cumin (1 tablespoon)
• flour (1/4 cup)
• vegetable broth (4 cups)
• 15-ounce (443 mL) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed (3)
• 4-ounce (118 mL) can chopped green chilies (1)
• frozen corn (3/4 cup)
• warmed whole milk (2 cups)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• lime juice (to taste)
• garnish options: cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips, hot sauce

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil over medium in a large stock pot.
2. Add onion, pepper, and jalapeno and saute for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and onions translucent.
3. Add garlic and cumin and saute for another 30 seconds.
4. Next, add flour and toss until the vegetables are coated. Slowly add in vegetable stock, while stirring, and then add in beans, green chilies, and corn.
5. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat down to medium-low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Stir in warm milk and let simmer for another 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Divide between serving bowls and garnish before serving.