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White Bean Vegan Chili

Dairy Free· Gluten Free· Savory Dishes· Soup & Chili· Vegan

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This healthy Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it’s loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.

This healthy Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.

It always makes me laugh how at how from the beginning of fall, through the early days of spring, my top performing recipe isn’t a baked good recipe at all, but a chili recipe. My Best Chili, to be exact. It was first posted back in December of 2010, only a few months after I first started Bakerita.

I was  a high school senior, and just experimenting with savory cooking in addition to baking. The chili recipe my high school self came up with has now become a reader favorite all over the world. I hear from folks who used that recipe to win chili cook-offs, and created chili-lovers out of previous chili haters. I think it’s the bacon 😉

This Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.

Earlier this year, right after finishing a Whole30, I shared my Paleo Chili, which had helped get me and my dad through the 30 days. That one also quickly became a favorite on here – it’s hearty and filling, despite the lack of beans.

These days, as the weather has cooled down, I’ve been craving a hearty chili. However, lately I’ve been craving more plant-based foods with less of a focus on eating meat. I’ve found myself feeling a lot better and with that in mind, want to create a vegan chili that would still be hearty, flavorful, and wholly satisfying.

This Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.

I settled on a white bean chili, flavored with cumin and green chiles and loaded with potatoes, corn, onion, and jalapeno. There’s even a jar of salsa verde for an extra punch of acidity and flavor. I use Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde, and find it works perfectly here to add an extra boost of flavor.

The white bean vegan chili comes together in about 45 minutes, and most of that is hands off time, just letting the chili simmer with the occasional stir to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom. In that time, the soup simmers and thickens, and the flavors meld deliciously. Once it’s done, you’ve got an ultra thick and hearty chili.

This Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.

I assume you could also make it in the slow cooker, just saute the aromatics before transferring it all to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients to cook all day. I might try that one day soon – if so, I’ll add the directions below. Might try it in the Instant Pot, too!

The chili recipe uses tapioca flour to thicken, but if you’d like it even thicker, you could mash down some of the potatoes and beans. I found it to be plenty thick and hearty without that, though.

This Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.

I served it up with some fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crumbled tortilla chips – a little herbaceousness, a little freshness, and a bit of crunch. It was perfection. My dad ate it on it’s own without any adornments, and still gave it a raving review.

I sent a container home with my boyfriend, and he ended up serving it for dinner to two of his hungry, carnivorous friends over some rice, and they LOVED it. He said they were still talking about how delicious it was the next day. I call that a major win.

This Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.

The hearty beans, potatoes, and corn in this White Bean Vegan Chili will keep you satiated all day, while the green chiles and salsa verde make every bite a burst of tart, complex flavor. I hope you love it as much as I do! Enjoy.

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This Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.
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Vegan White Bean Chili

This Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! It's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.
Course Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Author Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • ½ jalapeño pepper seeded and minced (you can use the whole pepper for a spicier chili)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 1 lb. yukon gold potatoes chopped into ½” cubes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans white beans, drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels canned or frozen are fine
  • 1 (12 oz.) jar salsa verde (I used Trader Joe’s)
  • 1 (4 oz.) can green chiles
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Cilantro, tortilla chips + lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  1. In a dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and jalapeño and sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add in the garlic and cumin and sauté for 1 minute. Add in the tapioca flour, potatoes, and vegetable broth, stirring as you pour the broth in.
  2. Add in the white beans, corn, salsa verde, green chiles, salt, pepper and oregano. Let the soup come to a boil, and then turn it down and let simmer for 30 minutes, to let the potatoes cook. Stir frequently.

  3. Once the potatoes are cooked through, serve with cilantro, tortilla chips, lime wedges, and/or avocado!

  4. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to a year.

This healthy Vegan White Bean Chili is so hearty and filling, even the carnivores will be asking for more! This creamy chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, and it's loaded with green chiles, potatoes, corn, white beans, and just the right amount of kick.

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Comments

  1. Chris says

    December 30, 2017 at 2:35 pm


    Hi there! This looks delicious, would I use the same recipe for a crockpot?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 1, 2018 at 8:33 am

      Hi Chris, yes you can make it in a crockpot, just make sure to saute the veggies first!

      Reply
      • Carly says

        November 11, 2018 at 10:48 am

        Hi there, have you tried this recipe in a crock pot yet? I am just wondering what heat setting and cook time you would recommend. Thank you!

        Reply
        • Rachel says

          November 11, 2018 at 12:28 pm

          Hi Carly, I haven’t made this in the crock pot (I don’t have one anymore) but I’m guessing it would be around 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low :) hope this helps!

          Reply
  2. Lauren says

    January 2, 2018 at 5:49 am

    Is there any reason a regular all purpose flour wouldn’t work well in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 2, 2018 at 7:19 am

      No that should work just fine Lauren! Enjoy :)

      Reply
      • Barbara says

        February 19, 2018 at 12:19 pm


        i googled it and cornstarch was a substitute for tapioca flour! I was awesome! My husband dotted it with sour cream and lived it! I would like to know the calories.

        Reply
        • Rachel says

          February 19, 2018 at 1:38 pm

          So thrilled to hear you and your husband enjoyed it, Barbara. I’ll update the nutritional information in a little bit :)

          Reply
  3. Crystal says

    January 3, 2018 at 12:38 pm


    Loving this Vegan soup that doesn’t taste “Vegan” at all!! New family favorite!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 3, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      Yay, that makes me SO happy to hear, Crystal! So glad you’re all loving it.

      Reply
  4. Carla Christian says

    January 18, 2018 at 2:30 pm


    I made this today in my Instant Pot. Just tossed everything in and set the time for 10 minutes of pressure. I did a natural release for an additional 10 minutes. I reduced the broth to 3 cups as I wanted a thicker consistency. It is amazing! Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 18, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing your Instant Pot instructions here – I’ve been meaning to try it out in the IP! So glad you’re enjoying it, Carla.

      Reply
  5. Lauren says

    January 21, 2018 at 9:51 am


    Making this for the second time this month. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 21, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      So glad you’re loving it! Thanks so much for your feedback Lauren.

      Reply
  6. Lonnie Cruz says

    January 29, 2018 at 12:23 pm


    I made this soup this past weekend it was excellent and very filling. My husband is a part-time vegan, he loved it. I used 1 can of white beans and one cup of farro beans. I also added celery and carrots as I cooked the onion. I didn’t add any flour to thick, I used a submersion blender and pureed some of the soup. It did get nice and thick…. maybe the farro beans help thicken the soup. Delicious. Thanks very much!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 29, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      I would imagine the farro would help thicken it a bit and I love the idea of pureeing some of it to help thicken too! So glad you and your husband enjoyed it, Lonnie. Thanks for your feedback :)

      Reply
  7. Grace says

    February 10, 2018 at 7:27 am

    Your recipe sounds delicious. Lately I have been having problems making bean soup because no matter what type of bean used, canned or dry, the beans come out tough. Last batch of navy bean soup I used very fresh dry beans . The beans themselves got tender but the skins separated out and remained tough and papery no matter how long and slow I cooked them. I’ve read up on this and have followed many suggestions with continued bad results.. Have used Dry, canned,, organic, non-organic, no salt, no acid till late in the cooking, stove top and crock pot. Still get tough beans. Very disappointing. Can you specify the type of white bean you use and the brand? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I ended up having to totally purée my last soup batch of navy bean and ham to make it edible. Really frustrated.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 10, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Hi Grace, I’ve never had the issue you’re describing so not sure how much help I’ll be – every time I’ve made this I’ve used canned beans, and I’ve used Sprouts brand and Trader Joe’s brand, always organic. I’ve used all sorts of white beans too, always with good results. Have you tried using a different pot to cook them in or anything? It could be a bad reaction with metal or something. Hard to know when I don’t know the recipes used or anything.

      Reply
  8. Monica says

    February 10, 2018 at 5:45 pm


    Which green chiles do i use? Do you mean whole or diced? In Vinegar? Thank you !!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 11, 2018 at 7:19 am

      I use a small can of chopped green chiles, usually from Trader Joe’s!

      Reply
  9. Terri says

    February 23, 2018 at 5:04 am

    Would your recipe work well using brown rice flour instead of tapioca and if so would the ratio stay the same? Your recipe sounds delicious, I plan to try it out tonight. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 23, 2018 at 8:24 am

      Hi Terri, I’m not too familiar with brown rice flour, but I imagine it would work. Even better would be cornstarch or arrowroot powder, but I’ve also made this recipe just skipping the flour entirely and that worked as well!

      Reply
  10. K says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Just made it (it’s a snow day). Very good! A little “hot” spicy (oops put a whole jalapeno in)but I made some vegan sour cream and that helped! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      March 21, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      So thrilled you enjoyed it, K! Thanks so much for your feedback – sounds so good with the vegan sour cream!

      Reply
    • Kyla says

      October 22, 2018 at 7:48 pm


      I should’ve read this comment before making it! I put a giant jalapeno in mine and boy is it spicy!!! I’ll find sour cream to remedy it. Thanks for the advice.

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        October 23, 2018 at 11:21 am

        A whole pepper will definitely increase the spice! Hope it’s still delicious though :) thanks for the feedback, Kyla.

        Reply
  11. Katie says

    April 4, 2018 at 4:36 pm


    Hi! Do you use canilini beans or great northern? Excited to try your recipe this weekend since it still feels like Winter in Ohio!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      April 4, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      Hi Katie, I’m pretty sure I used a can of each! You can use whichever you prefer :) hope you enjoy it! One of my faves.

      Reply
  12. Bethany Bolthosue says

    April 11, 2018 at 5:11 am

    Do you know by chance approximately how many cups of chopped potatoes you used? I don’t have a kitchen scale sadly! Also this looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it next week!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      April 11, 2018 at 11:55 am

      Hi Bethany, I used two medium sized potatoes. I didn’t measure them in cups though, so not sure how many cups it would be diced. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  13. Ashley says

    April 17, 2018 at 8:13 am


    Just made this yesterday! It’s delicious! We used our Instant Pot and it turned out perfectly! Highly recommend and will be making it again in the future.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      April 17, 2018 at 8:23 am

      So glad you loved it! Thanks for sharing your feedback, Ashley.

      Reply
  14. Samantha Hamilton says

    July 29, 2018 at 1:31 pm


    Can’t say enough how amazing this Chili tastes! I’ve had NUMEROUS people ask for the recipe, of course, I direct them to your site. I’ve made this a few times now….just finished eating some right now actually. So yummy and so simple and easy to make!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      July 30, 2018 at 10:17 am

      So glad you’re loving it, Samantha! I’m thrilled you’re sharing it with others and I so appreciate you sharing your feedback!

      Reply
  15. Primo C says

    August 26, 2018 at 1:59 pm


    I made your white bean vegan chili recipe and my family loved it. we ate with chips avocado and cheese. it was different but it tasted really good. everyone loved it even my neighbors wanted the recipe. very easy and simple to make. thanks. this will be included in our party/guests family recipe book. thanks. San Antonio, Texas.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      August 27, 2018 at 8:42 am

      So thrilled it was a hit with your family and friends! Thanks for sharing your feedback, Primo.

      Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    September 11, 2018 at 6:29 pm


    This was awesome!!! My husband absolutely love it. Thanks so much! Perfect for when the weather gets a little cooler too.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      September 12, 2018 at 9:48 am

      So glad you and your husband enjoyed it, Stephanie! One of my favorites too :)

      Reply
  17. katherine says

    October 31, 2018 at 7:14 pm


    I stopped eating meat about two years ago and have MISSED my mom’s white chicken chili. This recipe satisfied all my cravings! I made it in the slow cooker (4 hours on high) because I wanted my place to smell good, and used an immersion blender at the end to make it a little chunkier. Thanks so much for this delicious recipe – will definitely make again :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 1, 2018 at 8:46 am

      So glad it satisfied the craving, Katherine!! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback :)

      Reply
  18. Kristin Merrill says

    November 2, 2018 at 6:13 am


    A new favorite!! A friend shared this recipe with me and it is now my “go to” for any Fall potluck we attend. It becomes a crowd favorite at football tailgates or teacher appreciation luncheons. On top of that, my four boys love it!! Truth: when I make it as a family meal for our growing boys, I do add rotisserie chicken. :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 2, 2018 at 6:06 pm

      So thrilled you’re loving it and sharing it with so many people! Thanks so much for letting me know :)

      Reply
  19. Anne says

    November 19, 2018 at 10:33 am


    I really liked this chili. I feel like it’s foolproof. I didn’t have jalapeno and I didn’t put in green salsa, but it was still delicious! I played around with it a little bit, putting in some vanilla almond milk and some of the liquid from the canned corn, and it was still good. I even liked it before I boiled and thickened it; it was a delicious soup! I’m excited to have this recipe! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 19, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      So glad you’re loving it, Anne! I need to make it again soon :)

      Reply
  20. Bhavya says

    November 28, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    Cumin seeds or powder? Making this tonight!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 29, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Powder! Hope you enjoy it :)

      Reply

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