South Dakota White Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried Great Northern white beans, rinsed and picked over
2 lb. boneless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped mild green chilies
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 c. chicken broth
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz.)
sour cream
salsa
chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Place beans in a heavy large pot.
Add enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches and soak overnight.