White Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry Great Northern beans, soaked overnight
4 c. defatted chicken stock
4 c. chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. canned green chilies
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 c. chopped, cooked chicken, without skins
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

Combine beans, stock, 2 cups onion, garlic and salt in heavy saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 hours, until beans are tender, adding more stock as needed.
When beans are tender, add remaining 2 cups onions, chilies and all seasonings.
Mix well and continue to cook 30 minutes.
Just before serving, add cooked chicken and heat thoroughly.
To serve, place 1 1/2 cups of chili in a bowl; top with cheese.
Serves 8.