White Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (16 oz.) cans Great Northern beans
2 medium onions, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies, drained
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 c. chicken stock
3 c. chopped cooked chicken breasts
3 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Saute onion in oil in large kettle until tender.
Add garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beans and chicken stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken, 1 cup cheese, salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Ladle into soup bowls.
Top with remaining cheese and sour cream, if desired. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.