- 1 large head garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 shallots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Anaheim chile peppers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 15-ounce can navy beans, undrained
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese, for garnish
Oven roast garlic and set aside to cool.
Preheat the broiler. Cook the shallots in the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place the chiles on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil until charred on all sides, turning, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Peel the peppers with your fingers or a paring knife. Stem, seed and chop.
Add the minced garlic to the shallots and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high and add the wine; simmer 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add the roasted chiles, 6 cups broth, the chicken, chili powder, cayenne, beans, and salt and black pepper to taste. Return to a simmer.
Meanwhile, squeeze the soft pulp from the roasted garlic into a blender or food processor. Add the remaining 1 cup broth and process until smooth. Add to the chili and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes, adding the spinach during the last 5 minutes. Add the paprika and cream and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the cheese.
Inspired by Melissa d'Arabian
