Crockpot Cheesy White Chili with Cauliflower - Recipe #20425 - Foodgeeks

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 15 mL
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1 tbsp. cumin seeds 15 mL
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano leaves 15 mL
• 1 tbsp. chili powder 15 mL
• 1 tsp. salt 5 mL
• 1/2 tsp. cracked black peppercorns 2 mL
• 1 can (1-1/4 lb.) dried white kidney beans, soaked overnight, cooked and drained
• 3 cups vegetable stock 750 mL
• 3 cups cauliflower florets, cooked for 4 minutes in salted boiling water and drained 750 mL
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 500 mL
• 4 oz. cream cheese (125 g), cut into 1/2 inch cubes (1 cm), optional
• 1 can (4-1/2 oz.) chopped mild green chilies, optional
• Finely chopped green onions, garnish, optional
• Finely chopped cilantro, garnish, optional