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Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe (Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix)

Andrea + Stef — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:33:28 +0000

This homemade onion soup mix recipe comes together in just 5 minutes and only uses a few simple ingredients. It is flavorful and versatile, and can be used to make soup, dip, meatloaf or as the secret ingredient in many other family favorite dinners. This homemade pantry staple tastes so much better than store-bought packets of lipton soup mix, and the best thing, it doesn’t contain any unwanted additives. Therefore, no matter if you are using this spice blend as instant soup mix or dip mix, it will turn every dish into a delicious crowd-pleaser.

What is Onion Soup Mix?

This beefy onion mix for soup and dips consist of only a few household staples, such as onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and celery seed. It can be used to make delicious onion soup or mixed with a container of sour cream for amazing French onion dip.

Why You’ll Love This

Notable: flavorful and versatile beefy onion soup mix that makes delicious soup, dip and more
Main Ingredients: onion flakes, powdered beef bouillon granules, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, celery seed
Cooking Method: no bake
Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time
Pairs well with: crusty white bread, cheesy bread, salad
Diets: keto friendly, gluten free (if used beef bouillon is gluten free)
Special Equipment Needed: small bowl, small whisk

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this homemade onion soup mix recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this onion soup mix replacement recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Onion Soup Mix Ingredients

¼ cup onion flakes
2 tablespoon powdered beef bouillon granules
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Variations and Substitutions

Onion Flakes: Their size may vary depending on the brand you are using, but all of them work great. Alternatively, they are sometimes called dehydrated onion.

Beef Bouillon: The color of your bouillon granules will determine the color of your soup. If your bouillon is lighter or yellower your soup will be lighter as well. It will still taste delicious! You can also substitute chicken bouillon granules in a pinch.

Herbs: In case you like to add some herbs to your soup mix, we recommend dried parsley. Moreover, you can add some dried chives, which will enhance the onion flavor.

Thicken: In case you like your soup slightly thickened, add 1 teaspoon of corn starch to your mix.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this homemade onion soup mix recipe, try using it for our amazing Sour Cream And Onion Dip. You’ll love it because it only uses 2 ingredients and tastes great with vegetables and chips.

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Mixing Bowl — For best results use a clean and dry glass or porcelain bowl to mix your own homemade onion soup seasoning mix.

Instructions

This section shows how to make this homemade onion soup mix recipe, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

MIX SPICE: Firstly, add all the spices to a dry glass mixing bowl and then whisk until blended. Afterwards use directly in a recipe or store in an airtight container or spice jar until ready to use.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love rich French onion flavor then you’ll love Stef’s French Onion Chicken Skillet. It is a delicious one-pan meal consisting of juicy chicken breasts nestled in rich and thick onion gravy, topped with melted cheese!

Stef says….

Another amazing soup that tastes so much better homemade is Tomato Soup. It is so easy to make with bold flavors that stand up to any grilled cheese.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best substitute for onion soup mix.

Tip: Make sure your spices are fresh. Older spices often lose their flavor. In case your spices are discolored or have lost their aroma, toss them and buy new ones.
Tip: Measure amounts carefully to create the perfect combination of flavors.
Tip: Store replacement for onion soup mix in a dry, airtight container, so it stays fresh for a long time.

What To Serve With French Onion Soup

Bread: Serve this scrumptious soup with crusty bread or soft dinner rolls. Our Garlic Bread is made with fresh parmesan cheese and store-bought french bread. If you have extra time make Pizza Dough Garlic Knots.

Traditionally onion soup is served with cheesy bread. Have you tired our Air Fryer 3 Cheese Bombs or Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks?

Salad: Pair homemade onion soup with a fresh salad. A green salad like our amazing Italian Salad or Strawberry Avocado Salad. Or even a Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.

More Homemade Spice Blend Recipes

It is surprisingly easy to make the most delicious homemade spice blends with pantry staples that you probably already have at home. They are so much better than store-bought versions. Here are some of our favorite seasoning blends:

How To Store

Room Temperature: In case you are not using your substitute for onion soup mix right away, store your own spice blend in an air-tight container, ziploc bag, small mason jar, glass jar or other tightly sealed container until ready to use. We recommend keeping your own onion soup mix in a dry place such as a spice rack or a dark place such as a spice cabinet or spice drawer. If the spices you used for this recipe were fresh, the beefy onion dry soup mix will last for up to 6 months.

Andrea says….

There is nothing better than a steaming bowl of this yummy French onion soup with a side of Cheesy Garlic Rolls with Bacon.

Common Questions

How do I store spices to keep them fresh longer?

We recommend storing common spices as well as diy blends in an airtight container in a dry, dark spot like a spice cabinet. It is important to protect spices from direct sunlight, to prevent discoloration.

Is homemade dry onion soup mix gluten free?

It can be! As a matter of fact, that depends on the beef bouillon granules you are using. If the powdered beef broth you are using is gluten free, then the finished dry soup mix will be gluten free as well.

Why is homemade substitute French onion soup mix better than a store-bought packet of onion soup mix?

Mixing your own onion soup mix substitute gives you the opportunity to know exactly what is in your spice blend. With this diy version you can control the salt content, make sure there are no unwanted additives or gluten. A store-bought packet of lipton onion soup mix on the other hand contains a number of unwanted addititves, such as caramel color, yeast extract, soy sauce, high oleic sunflower oil, corn syrup, disodium guanylate or disodium inosinate, for example.

How do I make French onion soup with this substitute for onion soup mix?

Simply add a batch of this easy recipe to a medium saucepan, then add 4 cups of water, bring to a boil and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

Can I use this lipton soup mix substitute for other recipes besides classic French onion soup?

Of course. You can make all your favorite recipes that call for an envelope of dry onion soup mix with this homemade seasoning blend. Simply replace a packet of soup mix with one batch of homemade beefy onion soup mix to make meatloaf, rice pilaf and other great recipes.

Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe

Amazing onion soup mix without too much salt, additives or gluten. Great to make soup and dip.

Course Appetizer, recipe staple, soup

Cuisine American, keto

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword beefy onion soup mix recipe, copycat lipton onion soup mix recipe, homemade onion soup mix, how to make lipton onion soup mix, substitute for onion soup mix

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Calories 80kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

small mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients

¼ cup onion flakes
2 tablespoon powdered beef bouillon granules
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine ingredients.
Whisk to mix thoroughly. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

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Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Andrea + Stef — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:18:18 +0000

In case you are a big fan of soups, then this easy and delicious crockpot ham and bean soup recipe is perfect for you. It comes together in only 5 minutes and cooks to perfection all by itself in the slow cooker. This flavorful soup is packed with ham, white beans, carrots and celery is one of the best homemade soups you will ever eat. Additionally, this ham and beans recipe is the perfect way to put leftover holiday ham or turkey to good use. This soup is a real family favorite in our house and best served with crusty white bread or cornbread.

What is Slow Cooker Ham and Beans?

This delicious crockpot ham and bean soup recipe combines chicken broth with beans, carrots, celery and diced ham for a flavorful soup that everyone loves. The addition of rosemary, thyme and a hint of garlic make this ham and bean recipe especially irresistible.

Why You’ll Love This

Notable: flavorful soup full of tender ham, beans and vegetables that makes a perfect weeknight dinner
Main Ingredients: chicken broth, Great Northern beans, carrots, celery, yellow onion, garlic, ham and spices
Cooking Method: Crockpot
Nutrients: low in carbohydrates, high in fiber and protein
Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time, 6 hours cooking time
Pairs well with: crusty bread, cornbread, garlic bread
Diets: gluten free, dairy free
Special Equipment Needed: slow cooker, knife and cutting board, ladle

Stef says….

This delicious one-pot soup is perfect for busy weeknight dinner time. Set it in the morning and come home to an amazing home cooked meal.

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this crockpot ham and bean soup recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this slow cooker ham and beans you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
1 pound dried Great Northern beans (rinsed)
3 large carrots (diced)
3 celery stalks (diced)
1 small yellow onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced, 4 teaspoons)
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 large meaty ham bone (3-5 lbs.)

Optional Garnish

Fresh parsley

Variations and Substitutions

Ham: Instead of ham bone you can also use ham hock, ham shank, leftover holiday ham or diced ham steaks.

Beans: Instead of Great Northern beans you can substitute navy beans, cannellini beans, pinto beans or bean mix such as Hurts’s hambeens, for example.

Potatoes: If you like you can add diced potatoes or sweet potatoes to this hearty soup.

Bacon: For some extra flavor add some cooked bacon to this slow cooker soup.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this ham and bean recipe, try our Easy Chili. You’ll love it because this is a hearty ground beef chili with beans and tomatoes and just the right amount of spice.

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Crockpot — This recipe requires a slow cooker. We use a 6 qt. basic Crockpot brand slow cooker. It works wonderfully. If you’re planning to take your Crockpot to potlucks you’ll want to check out this one that has a locking lid. A slow cooker has an inner pot called the crock. Neither the crock nor the lid are oven safe on most machines. Do not put them in the oven.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook ham and beans soup in the slow cooker, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

PREPARE: Firstly, in a large crockpot, layer broth, white beans, diced carrots, diced celery, chopped onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme and bay leaf. Then, stir to combine. Afterwards submerge the ham bone in the broth and beans.

COOK: Then, cover and cook on high until the beans are tender, about 6-8 hours.

FINISH: Remove the lid and discard the bay leaf. Afterward let the ham bone cool for a moment. Once cool enough to handle, dice any ham meat and stir it into the bean soup.

SERVE: Finally, season soup with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Then ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love scrumptious meat and bean dinners then you’ll love our Frito Pie With Ground Beef. This yummy, quick and easy comfort food combines perfectly seasoned beef and beans with melty cheese and crispy Frito chips.

Make Ahead

You can in fact make this soup up to 3 days ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to develop and blend even better so the soup might actually taste better the next day. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best crockpot ham and bean soup recipe.

Tip: Use dried beans, not canned beans, because they give the broth much more depth of flavor that cannot be achieved with canned beans.
Tip: Cut all the vegetables into approximately the same size so they are cooked through at the same time.
Tip: Use a ham bone if possible, since it enriches the soup with a ton of flavor.

What To Serve With Slow Cooker Ham and Beans Soup

We love to eat crockpot ham and beans all by themselves. But sometimes you need to serve it as a meal. Try one of these delicious recipes:

Bread: Serve easy crockpot ham and beans with Garlic French Bread made with fresh parmesan cheese and store-bought French bread. If you have extra time make Pizza Dough Garlic Knots, or homemade Cornbread Muffins. Additionally, Andrea’s Copycat Lion House Rolls also go perfectly with this dish.

Salad: Pair white bean soup with a fresh salad. A green salad like our fabulous Italian Salad or Strawberry Avocado Salad with Poppyseed Dressing. Or even a Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.

Low carb: This bean and ham soup would also taste great with Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks in case you want to keep it low in carbohydrates.

More Soup Recipes

Especially during the colder months there is nothing better than a steaming bowl of delicious soup. Try one of our other amazing soup recipes that work great for lunch or dinner:

How To Store

Refrigerate: Let soup cool completely. Then store leftover ham and beans in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Store ham and bean soup leftovers in an airtight, freezer safe container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost your crockpot ham and bean soup is in the refrigerator overnight.

How To Reheat

You can reheat this delicious soup in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Andrea says….

For best results, use dry beans and ham bone. They add incredible flavor to this great recipe.

Common Questions

Can I make this soup with leftover ham?

Of course, this easy ham and bean soup works perfectly with any kind of leftover holiday hams, such as bone-in ham for example. Moreover, instead of juicy ham, you can also try this soup with leftover thanksgiving turkey.

Is it possible to make this soup on the stove top?

Yes! You can combine the ingredients for this easy soup in a dutch oven or large soup pot and simmer on the stovetop over medium low heat. However, the cooking process will still take at least 3-4 hours.

How do I give this easy slow cooker ham and bean soup a bit of spicy kick?

In case you like your soup a bit more on the spicy side, add some red pepper flakes or chili powder to this easy recipe. Additionally you can add some of your favorite hot sauce to adjust the spiciness.

Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Amazingly flavorful soup loaded with chopped ham, white beans and vegetables. It's an ultimate comfort food that the whole family will love.

Course Main Dish, soup

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Keyword crockpot ham and bean soup recipe, crockpot ham and beans, ham and bean soup in the crockpot, slow cooker ham and beans, slow cooker ham and beans soup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings servings

Calories 294kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

crockpot
knife and cutting board
ladle

Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth
1 lb dried Great Northern beans rinsed
3 large carrots diced
3 celery stalks diced
1 small yellow onion minced
4 cloves garlic minced, 4 teaspoons
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 large meaty ham bone 3-5 pounds

Optional Garnish:

fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large crockpot, layer broth, beans, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Submerge the ham bone in the broth and beans. Cover and cook on high until the beans are tender, about 6-8 hours.
Remove the lid and discard the bay leaf. Remove ham bone and let sit until cool for a moment.
Once cool enough to handle, dice any ham meat and stir it into the bean soup.
Season soup with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve.

Nutrition

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Ground Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe

Andrea + Stef — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:21:00 +0000

This amazing ground beef vegetable soup is a staple in our meal rotation. It only takes 10 minutes of hands on cooking to make this delicious hearty soup, that is best served with crusty white bread. Besides beef, this yummy one-pot meal is packed with potatoes, celery, carrots as well as peas, corn and green beans. It is therefore a great way of introducing more vegetables to your diet. This is hands down the best vegetable soup with ground beef and your whole family will love it.

Why You’ll Love This

Notable: immensely flavorful one-pot meal that is chock-full of veggies and ground beef
Main Ingredients: ground beef, yellow onion, celery stalks, garlic, canned diced tomatoes, carrots, Russet potatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, beef broth, spices
Cooking Method: stovetop
Nutrients: great source of fiber
Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 30 minutes cooking time
Pairs well with: crusty bread, garlic bread, cheesy bread, cooked noodles
Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free
Special Equipment Needed: dutch oven (or other large pot, such as stock pot or soup pot), cooking spatula

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy vegetable soup with ground beef recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this easy vegetable beef soup you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Ingredients

1 pound of ground beef
½ yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
3 large carrots, diced
2 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
16 oz bag frozen vegetables
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Variations and Substitutions

Ground beef: You can substitute ground chicken or ground turkey for the ground beef.

Broth: If you prefer, you can use chicken broth instead of beef broth.

Tomatoes: Substitute crushed canned tomatoes instead for diced tomatoes if you prefer.

Seasoning: Use Italian seasoning instead of oregano.

Noodles: Add cooked pasta to the soup if you like.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this beef and vegetable soup recipe, try our Instant Pot White Chicken Chili. You’ll love it because it is full of flavor and warms you with a slight kick of spice. Made with chicken, canned beans, vegetables and spices, this chili cooks up in the pressure cooker in 15 minutes.

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Dutch Oven — We love making this soup in a Dutch oven, because it perfectly cooks the beef and vegetables to tender perfection.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook easy beef and vegetable soup on the stove top, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

BROWN BEEF AND VEGGIES: Firstly, in a large dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef in some olive oil. When the hamburger meat is halfway cooked, add onion and celery to the pan. As soon as the beef is fully cooked, drain the excess fat. Afterwards add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

COMBINE AND COOK: Next, add the rest of the ingredients. Then turn the heat up to medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Afterward, simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

SEASON AND SERVE: Finally, remove the soup from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love nothing more than a steaming bowl of soup then you’ll love Stef’s Easy Pumpkin Soup. It’s creamy, comforting, healthy, and full of spices and fall flavors. Plus it’s ready in just 30 minutes on the stovetop.

Make Ahead

This mouthwatering vegetable beef soup is a great recipe to make ahead. You can completely finish the soup and store it in the fridge until ready to reheat and serve. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Moreover, you can freeze individual portions of soup for up to 3 months.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best soup with vegetables and ground beef.

Tip: Make sure you brown the beef properly before adding the broth. It adds immense flavor to the soup.
Tip: Cut all your vegetables approximately the same size. That way they will all be done at the same time.
Tip: Taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings if necessary.

What To Serve With Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

We love to eat vegetable soup with ground beef all by itself. But sometimes you need to serve this easy dinner recipe as a complete meal. Try one of these delicious recipes:

Bread: Serve ground beef vegetable soup with crusty bread or soft dinner rolls. Garlic French Bread is made with fresh parmesan cheese and store-bought french bread. If you have extra time make delicious Copycat Lion House Rolls or Cheesy Garlic Rolls.

Salad: Pair this delicious soup with a fresh salad. A fresh green salad like our Easy Italian Salad or Strawberry Avocado Salad with poppyseed dressing. Or even a Chopped Asparagus Salad with lemon vinaigrette.

Noodles: Even though, the soup tastes great as is, it would also taste scrumptious with some cooked pasta added.

More Soup Recipes

A warm bowl of soup is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly day. We love cooking homemade soups in the Instant Pot because the meat comes out incredibly tender and the soup is done in only a couple of minutes.

How To Store

Refrigerate: Store ground beef and vegetable soup leftovers in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. Divide into single serve portions before freezing, for easy portion control when defrosting.

Defrosting: A great way to thaw beef and vegetable soup is in the refrigerator overnight.

Andrea says….

We love soup for dinner. This vegetable soup is perfect for when you’re low on time. We also love making this potato and kale soup. It’s a family favorite.

How To Reheat

Reheat leftovers in a pot on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Common Questions

What other vegetables can I add to this soup?

You can pretty much add all your favorite veggies to this yummy beef vegetable soup recipe. You can try diced bell pepper or butternut squash, broccoli florets, cauliflower, white beans, or chopped cabbage, for example. Additionally, you can also add leafy greens, such as kale, collard greens or spinach to this hearty ground beef vegetable soup.

How do I serve this easy hamburger soup?

We love serving this healthy soup with crusty French bread, garlic bread or cheesy bread. However, you can also serve some salty cracker with it or a grilled cheese sandwich. In case you want to make this hamburger soup recipe extra special, sprinkle it with some freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Moreover, you can add some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe

Comforting soup loaded with veggies and tender beef that is quick and easy to make and full of flavor. With only 10 minutes of hands-on prep time, this vegetable beef soup is an excellent weeknight meal.

Course Main Dish, soup

Cuisine American

Keyword ground beef vegetable soup, vegetable soup with ground beef

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 343kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

large pot or dutch oven
cooking spoon or spatula

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
½ yellow onion chopped
2 celery stalks chopped
3 cloves of garlic pressed
14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
3 carrots diced
2 Russet potatoes peeled and diced
16 oz frozen vegetables
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano

Instructions

In a large pot or saucepan over medium heat, brown ground beef.
When beef is halfway cooked, add onion and celery to the pan.
Once the beef is cooked, drain the excess fat.
Add garlic, saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add canned tomatoes and the juices, carrots, potatoes, frozen vegetables, beef broth, salt, pepper, and oregano. Turn heat up to high to bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread, cheesy bread or noodles.
Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley or red pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Andrea + Stef — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:07:29 +0000

Instant Pot white chicken chili is a hearty and satisfying soup packed with tender chicken, beans, corn and peppers. It is quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot, so you are ready to enjoy your chili in only 35 minutes.

You can garnish this gluten free and keto friendly chicken soup with cilantro, queso fresco, jalapeños, tortilla strips and sour cream to make it even more delicious. Serve with crusty white bread or cheesy rolls for an amazing lunch or dinner.

What Is Instant Pot Chicken Chili?

White chicken chili is an easy to make chicken soup bursting with shredded chicken and vegetables like beans, corn, bell pepper and chilies. It is a hearty and flavorful soup seasoned with fresh lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. It can be prepared in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop and tastes absolutely amazing garnished with tortilla strips, jalapeños, sour cream, queso fresco and cilantro.

Why You’ll Love This

Main Ingredients: onion, garlic, chicken, chicken broth, beans, corn, bell pepper, green chilies, spices
Cooking Method: Instant Pot
Nutrients: great source of protein, 34g per serving
Cooking Time: 15 minutes (plus 10 minutes natural release time)
Pairs well with: grilled meats, fish and seafood
Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free (without sour cream or cheese garnishes)
Special Equipment Needed: Instant Pot, food processor or blender

Ingredients

You may have all of these Instant Pot chicken soup ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe.

Pantry Ingredients: olive oil, chicken broth, Great Northern beans, yellow corn, chopped green chilies
Produce Ingredients: onion, garlic, red bell pepper, lime
Meat Ingredients: chicken breasts
Spices: cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper
Optional garnishes: Jalapeño, sour cream, tortilla chips, queso fresco cheese crumbles, cilantro

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love making soup in the Instant Pot then you’ll love our Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup.

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to cook easy white chicken chili in the Instant Pot, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos.

PREPARE: First, blend one can of rinsed beans, if using. Then sauté diced onion and garlic for 5 minutes using the sauté setting of your Instant Pot. After turning off the Instant Pot, add chicken breasts, chicken broth, beans, corn, bell pepper, green chilies and spices. Stir to combine.

COOK: Lock the lid, set the release valve to closed and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 15 minutes. Afterwards allow a 10 minute natural release, before carefully opening the pressure valve to release the pressure.

FINISH: Remove the chicken, shred it and return it to the soup. Finally, season with lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.

GARNISH: We recommend garnishing the finished chili with tortilla strips, sour cream, jalapeño slices, queso fresco crumbles and cilantro.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love chili then you’ll love our Easy Chili recipe with beef and sausage.

Recommended Tools

Instant Pot– This recipe requires an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. Andrea has this Instant Pot. It isn’t the fanciest but we love it and it will work for most people’s needs. If you’re looking for one with all the bells and whistles, Stef has this 10-in-1 Instant Pot.

HOW TO MAKE AHEAD

Instant Pot white chicken chili can easily be made completely ahead of time. Prepare this hearty and delicious chicken chili up to two days before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve. You might find that the chili tastes even better after allowing the flavors to blend for a day or two.

HOW TO COOK ON THE STOVETOP

Sauté the oil, onion, and garlic over medium heat in a dutch oven or heavy bottom stock pot.
Add the chicken broth, beans, chicken breasts, corn, bell pepper, green chilies and spices. Stir.
Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and shred then return it to the pot.
Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
Garnish and serve.

HOW TO STORE

Refrigerate: Store leftover chicken chili in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost your Instant Pot chicken soup is in the refrigerator overnight.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best easy chicken chili.

Don’t skip the sauté step. Sauteing your onions and garlic will improve the flavor and texture.
Use 3 cans of any types of beans. If you want to add kidney beans or pinto beans that works as well.
Taste the soup before you season with salt and pepper. You may want to add more lime juice or not want to add any salt, depending on the sodium content of your chicken stock.
Don’t forget to garnish. The soup is delicious on it’s own but try it with cilantro, queso fresco, jalapenos, tortilla strips and sour cream to kick it up a notch!

We love serving a simple side of crusty white bread with Instant Pot chicken soup. Crispy garlic French bread, air fryer 3 cheese bombs or easy cheesy garlic rolls are other great sides to serve with this mouthwatering soup. If you want to keep the meal low carb and keto friendly, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are an amazing side dish choice.

Common Questions

For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking Instant Pot chicken soup.

Is white chicken chili healthy?

Instant Pot chicken soup is a healthy, low calorie and low carb meal choice. Above all, it only has 404 calories per bowl but provides 34g of protein. Additionally, chicken soup is gluten free, keto friendly and dairy free if eaten without sour cream and queso fresco crumbles.

What type of bean is best for chili?

We used great northern beans for this recipe but you can choose whichever kind you prefer. You could also try using black, pinto or kidney beans, for example.

Should white chicken chili be thickened?

This type of chicken soup is usually kept at a thinner consistency. Blending one can of beans before adding it to the soup, will thicken it slightly. Additionally, if you add a little cream when the soup has finished cooking it will become creamier. It will, however, no longer be dairy free.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe

Quick and easy to make Instant Pot white chicken chili is full of flavor and warms you with a slight kick of spice. Made with chicken, canned beans, vegetables and spices, this chili cooks up in the pressure cooker in 15 minutes.

Course dinner, Main Dish, soup

Cuisine American, keto, Mexican

Keyword easy chicken chili, Instant Pot chicken soup, Instant Pot white chicken chili, white chicken chili

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Natural Release Time: 10

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 404kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Blender or Food Processor
Instant Pot
cooking spoon or spatula
meat shredder or two forks

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
4 cloves of garlic minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups chicken broth
3 cans Great Northern Beans drained and rinsed
1 can yellow corn drained
1 red bell pepper diced
1 can chopped green chilies (4.5 oz)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lime juiced

Optional Garnish:

jalapeño sliced
sour cream
tortilla strips
queso fresco cheese crumbles
cilantro chopped

Instructions

Blend one rinsed can of beans plus 1 tablespoon of water in a blender. Set aside.
Heat Instant Pot on saute setting.
Add oil to pot once it’s hot. Saute onion in the oil for 5 minutes. Stirring frequently.
Add the garlic for 1 minute. Stir continually so it doesn’t burn.
Add the rest of the ingredients, including blended beans. Stir.
Close and lock the lid. Set vent to sealed.
Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Natural release 10 minutes.
Carefully switch vent to open to release remaining steam. Once steam is released, unlock and remove the lid.
Remove chicken, shred. Return to pot.
Add juice of 1 lime, and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with cilantro, queso fresco, jalapeños, tortilla strips and sour cream, if desired.

Notes

If you prefer, skip blending one can of beans and add those beans whole to the soup. The blended beans thicken the soup slightly and add protein to the broth.
You can also use frozen corn if you prefer.

Nutrition

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Andrea + Stef — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:29:00 +0000

There is nothing more synonymous with comfort food than a warm, hearty and delicious bowl of chicken soup. We are preparing this traditional and insanely flavorful dish in the Instant Pot, so you are ready to enjoy your soup in only 30 minutes.

You can serve this gluten free, dairy free, low carb and keto friendly chicken soup with egg noodles, crusty white bread or cheesy rolls for an amazing lunch or dinner.

Fresh ingredients and just the right amount of seasoning will make this wholesome dish a staple in your meal planning. Additionally, Instant Pot chicken soup is always a much appreciated treat for a sick friend or relative.

Table Of Contents

WHAT IS CHICKEN SOUP?
CHICKEN SOUP INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
HOW TO MAKE AHEAD
HOW TO COOK ON THE STOVETOP
TIPS FOR THE BEST CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE
HOW TO STORE
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SOUP
MORE SOUP RECIPES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Instant Pot Chicken Soup

WHAT IS CHICKEN SOUP?

Traditional chicken soup is made by cooking parts of a chicken (depending on preference) in chicken broth together with various vegetables, such as carrots, onions, celery and garlic. Chicken soup can be prepared on the stove top, in a pressure cooker or in the Instant Pot. It is one of the most popular comfort foods as well as a nutritious meal when you are not feeling well.

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS INSTANT POT SOUP RECIPE

✔️ Notable: This fresh chicken soup tastes like fresh vegetables, chicken and childhood!

✔️ Main Ingredients: chicken, carrots and celery

✔️ Cooking Method: Instant Pot

✔️ Nutrients: great source of protein, 31 g per serving

✔️ Time: Ready in only 35 minutes, start to finish

✔️ Pairs well with: crusty white bread, cheesy bread

✔️ Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free

CHICKEN SOUP INGREDIENTS

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for Instant Pot chicken soup, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements and printable instructions, see the recipe card below.

You may have all of these hearty chicken soup ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

Chicken Breast: Use fresh chicken, not frozen.
Garlic
Chopped Onion, Carrots and Celery Stalks: This mix is also known as mirepoix and gives this soup immense flavor.
Chicken Stock
Bay Leaves
Lemon Juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
Salt and Pepper

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love chicken soup then you’ll love our Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe.

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to cook chicken soup in the Instant Pot, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, nutritional information, to print the recipe or to have the recipe scaled to double or triple, see the recipe card below.

PREPARE: First, sauté diced onion, carrots, celery and garlic for 5 minutes using the sauté setting of your Instant Pot. After turning off the Instant Pot, add chicken breasts, chicken stock, water, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.

🔴 TIP: Don’t skip the sauté step! This will leave your onions softer and your garlic more fragrant.

COOK: Lock the lid, set the release valve to closed and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 10 minutes. Afterwards allow a 15 minute natural release, before carefully opening the pressure valve to release the pressure.

FINISH: Remove the bay leaves, shred the chicken and return it to the soup. Finally, season with lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

🔴 TIP: Taste the soup while seasoning. The sodium content can be different in different chicken broth brands. You may want to add more or less salt, pepper and lemon than the recipe calls for.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love chicken soup then you’ll love our ****White Chicken Chili Recipe****add link when we have it.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Instant Pot– This recipe requires an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. This Instant Pot isn’t the fanciest you can buy but we love it and it will work for most people’s needs. If you’re looking for one with all the bells and whistles, this 10-in-1 Instant Pot is amazing.

HOW TO MAKE AHEAD

Instant Pot chicken soup can easily be made completely ahead of time. It is important though not to add the noodles, if using. The pasta will continue to soak up liquid and therefore get mushy and slimy. The soup would no longer be a joy to eat. Cook the noodles separately and only add them to the soup when you are ready to serve.

HOW TO COOK ON THE STOVETOP

Sauté the oil, onion, carrots and garlic over medium heat in a dutch oven or heavy bottom stock pot.
Add the chicken broth, water, chicken, bay leaves. Stir.
Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and shred then return it to the pot.
Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Remove the bay leaf.
Garnish and serve.

TIPS FOR THE BEST CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE

Follow these tips to make the best hearty chicken soup.

✔️ Use fresh chicken, not frozen. You can use frozen but it will add a lot of water to the soup and will need to cook a bit longer.

✔️ Don’t skip the sauté step! This will leave your onions softer and your garlic more fragrant.

✔️ Taste the soup while seasoning. The sodium content of different chicken broths is very different and you may want more/less salt, pepper and lemon than the recipe calls for.

HOW TO STORE

Refrigerate: Store instant pot chicken soup in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to thaw your chicken soup is in the refrigerator overnight. Then reheat in a pot on the stovetop or in the microwave.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH SOUP

We love serving a simple side of crusty white bread with Instant Pot chicken soup. You can also boil some of your favorite pasta and add it to the soup. Crispy garlic French bread, air fryer 3 cheese bombs or easy cheesy garlic rolls are other great sides to serve with this mouthwatering soup. If you want to keep the meal low carb and keto friendly, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are an amazing side dish choice.

MORE SOUP RECIPES

Warm soup is one of our favorite comfort foods. We love our amazingly flavorful Instant Post Chicken Tortilla Soup, Andrea’s Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, or Stef’s Rich, Homemade Tomato Bisque.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking this easy chicken soup recipe.

Is chicken soup healthy?

Chicken soup is a healthy, low calorie and low carb meal choice. Above all, it only has 323 calories per bowl but provides 31g of protein. Additionally, chicken soup is gluten free, dairy free and keto friendly.

What is a mirepoix?

Mirepoix is a vegetable mix made from onion, carrots and celery, that is usually browned in some oil before other ingredients are added. It is used in many sauces, stews and soups to add rich flavor.

What other vegetables can I add to this soup?

In addition to carrots, celery and onion, you could also add some corn, diced potatoes, diced peppers, or parsnips. If you are a big fan of leafy greens, you could stir in some chopped fresh spinach or kale at the end of the cooking process. Then heat through until the greens wilt.

Instant Pot Chicken Soup

This hearty chicken soup recipe is easy to make and tastes fresh and delicious.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword easy chicken soup recipe, hearty chicken soup, how to make chicken soup, Instant Pot chicken soup, stove top chicken soup recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Release Time: 15

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 323kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Instant Pot
cooking spatula
cutting board
knife and fork

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts defrosted
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion diced
5 cloves of garlic minced, (5 teaspoons)
3 large carrots diced
3 large stalks of celery diced
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoon lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper
salt to taste

Optional Garnish:

1 small handful of fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

First, turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. Then, sauté diced onion, carrots, celery and garlic for 5 minutes.
Turn Instant Pot to cancel or off setting. Add chicken breasts, chicken stock, water, and bay leaves. Stir.
Close and lock the lid. Set release valve to closed. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 10 minutes.
Once pressure cooking is done allow a 15 minute natural release.
Carefully turn the pressure valve to open to release the pressure.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred on a cutting board with 2 forks or a knife and fork. Then return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Remove the bay leaves. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Stir.
Serve.

Nutrition

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Andrea + Stef — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 04:38:33 +0000

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe will quickly become your favorite dish because of the heartiness, adobo flavors, and how easy it is to make. You’ll crave this Instant Pot soup all year round. You can’t beat a hearty chipotle chicken soup!

This chicken soup is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, but under our tips section, we did add a suggestion on how to make it creamier. And it wouldn’t be taco soup without the delicious Mexican spices, tomatoes and beans.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy Instant Pot Mexican soup recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious taco soup recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Full ingredient amounts in the recipe card.

Jump to Recipe

Marinated Chicken: Use our chipotle marinade with the chicken breasts
Veggies: corn, black beans, green chiles, fire roasted diced tomatoes, cilantro
Etc: crispy tortilla strips, chicken broth

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

Add in some diced jalapenos or cayenne pepper to kick it up a notch.

Skip the chicken. Add the marinade to the pot with an additional 2-3 cans of your favorite beans. Use vegetable broth.

Once it has finished cooking, turn the pot to the sauté setting and add a little bit of cream. Stir while it warms the cream for 3-5 minutes.

MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Enjoy this great Chipotle Marinade with so many different recipes:

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls– A simple lunch (or dinner) dish that is also great for meal prepping.
Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells – An easy and delicious way to use the leftover chipotle chicken if you get tired of chipotle chicken tacos.
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings – These are so good you won’t want to stop eating them.
Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas – Making fajitas on a sheet pan is one of the easiest ways to make dinner!
Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs – Time to fire up the grill for these delicious kabobs.
Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos – Easy chicken tacos with the perfect amount of spice? Yes, please!

Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavor packed shredded chipotle chicken made in a slow cooker or crock pot. This makes great chicken to put on tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads and more.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker)
Plastic bag or bowl (for marinade)
blender or food processor (for marinade)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this taco soup recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin. Full instructions and ingredients list are in the recipe card below.

Jump to Recipe

MARINATE CHICKEN: Make the chipotle marinade and coat chicken breasts with half the marinade. We recommend coating two additional breasts with the other half of the marinade and freezing them for next week.

ADD VEGGIES: Rinse the black beans, then add them to the inner pot along with the diced tomatoes, chiles, and frozen corn. Optional: add diced bell pepper or sliced jalapeños.

ADD CHICKEN AND BROTH: Remove the marinated chicken from the plastic bag and place the chicken breast or chicken thighs on top of the other ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth.

SEAL AND COOK: Place the lid on the Instant Pot and move the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

PRESSURE RELEASE: Once the chipotle soup has finished cooking, allow it to release naturally for 5-10 minutes, as always when you have a lot of liquid in an electric pressure cooker. Then turn the valve to vent the remaining pressure.

KITCHEN TIP

Be careful during the venting process. The steam is extremely hot and should also be pointed away from kitchen cabinets.

SHRED CHICKEN: Take the chicken out of the pot and shred. Return the chicken back to the pressure cooker and stir.

KITCHEN TIP

You can shred the chicken with two forks or place the chicken in a bowl and use an electric mixer, which shreds quickly.

SERVE: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with cilantro and serve with your favorite toppings, like cheese, avocado, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

If you want to make this recipe on the stove top instead, check out this Chicken Tortilla Soup. For a super creamy version, try this chicken tortilla soup crock pot recipe!

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store instant pot chicken tortilla soup in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost your chicken soup is in the refrigerator overnight.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Pin Recipe

Delicious and easy fajitas cooked on a sheet pan in the oven. Slice up peppers, onions and chicken and combine with Family Dinners' chipotle marinade for a recipe the whole family will love.

Check out this recipe

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click the questions to see the answer.

Should tortilla soup be thickened?

This type of soup is usually thinner. If you like cheese you can add it and allow it to melt when serving which should thicken it up some. If you add a little cream when the soup has finished cooking it will become creamier.

Does tortilla soup have a lot of calories?

It really depends on what you call a lot. One serving of our soup has 411 calories but it also contains over 30 grams of protein per bowl! To reduce calories you can skip the tortilla chips/crunchies.

chipotle

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Hearty and spicy chipotle chicken soup is quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword chipotle, instant pot, soup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Natural Release Time 5

Servings bowls

Calories 411kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 cup frozen corn
15 oz can of black beans
15 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
4 oz can of green chilies
2 cups tortilla strips
4 cups chicken broth
½ recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade

Instructions

Make chipotle marinade.
Coat chicken in marinade for 30 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
Pour black beans (rinsed), tomatoes, chilies and frozen corn into bottom of Instant Pot.
Place marinated chicken breasts on top of other ingredients.
Add chicken broth.
Lock Instant Pot lid and set vent to seal. Cook for 15 minutes.
Allow 5 minute natural release. Vent Instant Pot carefully.
Remove chicken from pot to shred. Return to pot.
Serve soup with tortilla chip strips.

Notes

Optional: Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the soup before cooking.

You can put frozen chicken breasts into the Instant Pot. No need to defrost them before cooking.

Nutrition

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Easy Chili

Andrea + Stef — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:30:51 +0000

Grab your ingredient list because we’re about to share the best, easy chili recipe. While we do love a good vegetarian chili, this is a hearty ground beef chili with beans and tomatoes and just the right amount of spice. Yum, I can smell it through the screen!

You can make this as crockpot chili (slow cooker) or use a large dutch oven. In fact, it’s easy to make this in the instant pot as well. In just 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking you’ll have delicious chili con carne. If you’re in a pinch this can be a 30-minute chili recipe. Are you ready to make this easy meal?

Ingredients

Meat: We like using ground beef and ground sausage in this quick chili recipe. However, if you like, you can use ground chicken or ground turkey.
Beans: Use your favorite canned beans! We love kidney beans, pinto beans and white beans but you can also add black beans or whatever beans you prefer.
Spices: Use a packet of chili seasoning for a quick chili recipe or spend a couple more minutes and make your own spice blend with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
Vegetables: Fresh yellow onion and canned tomatoes are easiest. If you love fresh tomato just adjust cooking time because they take much longer to break down.

Recipe Instructions

Step 1: Add a pound of ground beef, ground sausage, and onion to an 8-Quart dutch oven or stockpot. Saute onion and meat until the onion is soft and translucent and the meats are no longer pink. (If you are using lean meats or swapping out the sausage, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil or canola oil to help with the sauteing).

Step 2: Add remaining ingredients: white beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, chili seasoning, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. If you love more vegetables in your chili consider adding diced green pepper, red pepper or even sweet potato.

Beans do not need to be rinsed or drained. Include the juices from the cans of all ingredients. If you want to rinse your beans, follow our instructions below under “Expert Tips”.

Step 3: Stir and heat over medium until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Remove from heat.

Step 5: Serve with freshly grated cheese, green onions, jalapeno slices, sour cream, tortilla chips, corn chips and/or homemade cornbread! Try making our homemade cornbread muffins.

Serving Options

While the traditional accompaniment to chili is cornbread, you might also consider these sides that are popular regionally:

Rice: Pour over your favorite rice. We usually use a longer grain rice, most often Basmati.

Chips: Add tortilla or corn chips to your chili. You can break them up into pieces or leave them whole to break as you eat them.

Nachos: Add to your sheet pan nachos!

Baked Potatoes: Bake up some large baking potatoes and top them with this classic chili recipe and some cheddar cheese. Don’t forget the sour cream!

More Game Day Recipes

Cheesy Spinach Dip: This dip is a fan favorite! You can’t go wrong with this one!

Italian Meatballs: Put a toothpick in these and pair with a marinara sauce for dipping and they make a great hor dourve.

Buffalo Chicken Dip: Yes, sign me up for this one! Always a family favorite. Simple ingredients and tasty recipe.

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip: You’ll want to see this one.

Expert Tips

Use a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot. Three bean chili can also be made in an instant pot or slow cooker. Saute meat and onions prior to adding all ingredients into the instant pot/slow cooker. (Meat and onions can be sauteed directly in the instant pot using the saute function.)

What to do if you prefer to drain and rinse your beans. If you’d like to use black beans, drain and rinse before adding to the pot. Add in ½ cup water along with them.

If you like a soupier chili, simply add 1-2 cups of water or beef broth to the recipe. We do not recommend using chicken broth unless you’re using ground chicken.

Chli freezes really well and is great for storing for a quick meal later. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or thaw in the microwave just long enough to get it into a pot to reheat on the stove.

How To Make It Spicier

Do you love spicy chili? Prefer a medium heat or a burn your mouth off flavor? Need chili with a kick? Try these ways of making your game day hot.

Saute jalapenos or other hot peppers along with the onions and meat for a kick.
Simmer crushed red pepper flakes to add spice.
Use spicy sausage.
Add a can of chilis when you add your tomatoes.
Add more cayenne pepper.

Substitutions

Substitute homemade chili seasoning for the spice packets. Spice packets are super convenient, but you can customize your own seasoning and spice level by mixing up homemade seasoning.

Substitute Rotel (tomatoes with chilis) in lieu of the regular diced tomatoes. It adds some nice flavor and a tiny bit of spice.

Use your favorite beans. Use any combination of the beans that you prefer – 5-6 cans of beans is perfect for this recipe.

Meat substitutes: Substitute any kind of meat for either the sausage or the ground beef. We use ground turkey, all ground beef, and even ground chicken. You can use different types of flavored sausage as well – mild, hot, italian, sage, etc.

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Great fluffy cornbread recipe with the perfect crumbly texture. Just the right amount of sweet and savory.

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Storage Tips

Want to save your pot of chili for the next day? Leftover chili is better on the second day! Or maybe save it for a month down the road? There are two good ways for storing it in either the refrigerator or freezer. If you use a plastic container the tomatoes will stain the container. I

I love a good glass container with an airtight lid for storing this recipe. If you’re freezing in glass, make sure it is freezer safe and you leave air at the top so the container doesn’t break. I like to put a layer of freezer paper over the top of the chili to prevent freezer burn.

Gallon ziploc freezer bags are great for storing this family favorite. Fill the back, remove as much air as possible then seal. Lay it flat and spread it out evenly. Freeze flat so it takes up as little room as possible in the freezer and takes less time defrosting.

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Delicious breadsticks made with cauliflower. These cheesy breadsticks are perfect in place of traditional breadsticks or as a vegetable side dish with any meal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you refrigerate chili?

Transfer your chili to an airtight container. Cover and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If you won’t eat it during that time you should freeze it.

Can you freeze chili?

Transfer your chili to an airtight container or a freezer zip top bag. Cover and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Alternatively, Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or thaw in the microwave just long enough to get the chili into a pot to reheat on the stove.

How do you make chili gluten free?

This chili recipe is naturally gluten free. Check your ingredients to make sure no gluten was added.

How do you make chili dairy free?

This chili is naturally dairy free!

What do you serve with chili?

Some of our favorite things to serve with chili are cornbread, nachos, baked potatoes, rice, taco salad, grilled cheese sandwiches, and mac-n-cheese.

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Easy Chili Recipe

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 628kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

1 cup diced yellow onion one medium onion
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
2 – 15.5 oz. cans of white beans
2 – 15.5 oz. cans of pinto beans
15.5 oz. can of red kidney beans
2 packets chili seasoning
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
12 oz. tomato paste

Optional Toppings

grated cheddar cheese
Green onions
Jalapenos
Sour cream

Instructions

Add ground beef, ground sausage, and onion to an 8-Quart dutch oven or stockpot. Saute onion and meat until the onion is soft and translucent and the meats are no longer pink. (If you are using lean meats or swapping out the sausage, you can add a tablespoon of olive or canola oil to help with the sauteeing).
Add remaining ingredients: white beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, chili seasoning, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Beans do not need to be rinsed or drained. Include the juices from the cans of all ingredients.
Stir and heat over medium until chili comes to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Serve with freshly grated cheese, green onions, jalapeno slices, sour cream, chips and/or cornbread!

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Notes:

Three bean chili can also be made in an instant pot or slow cooker. Saute meat and onions prior to adding all ingredients into the instant pot/slow cooker. (Meat and onions can be sauteed directly in the instant pot using the saute function.)

Use any combination of the beans that you prefer – 5-6 cans of beans is perfect for this recipe. If you’d like to use black beans, drain and rinse before adding to the chili. Add in ½ cup water along with them.

Substitute homemade chili seasoning for the spice packets. Spice packets are super convenient, but you can customize your own seasoning and spice level by mixing up homemade chili seasoning.

Sometimes I like to add a can of Rotel (tomatoes with chilis) in lieu of the regular diced tomatoes. It adds some nice flavor and a tiny bit of spice.

Saute jalapenos or other chili peppers along with the onions and meat for a kick. You can also simmer crushed red pepper flakes to add spice.

If you like a soupier chili, simply add 1-2 cups of water or beef broth to the recipe.

Chli freezes really well and is great for storing for a quick meal later. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or thaw in the microwave just long enough to get the chili into a pot to reheat on the stove.

Substitute any kind of meat for either the sausage or the ground beef. We use ground turkey, all ground beef, and even ground chicken. You can use different types of flavored sausage as well – mild, hot, italian, sage, etc.

Nutrition

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