White Chili(Serves 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. large white beans
6 c. chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. oil
2 cans (4 oz.) mild green chilies, chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 c. diced, cooked chicken
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
16 oz. salsa (medium)
sour cream

Preparation

Combine beans, broth, garlic and 1/2 the onions in a large soup pot.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer until beans are soft, 3 hours or more, adding more broth if necessary.
In a skillet, saute remaining onions in oil until tender.
Add chilies and seasonings and mix thoroughly.
Add to bean mixture.
Add chicken and simmer 1 hour.
Ladle chili into soup bowls and top with grated cheese, salsa and sour cream.