White Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried navy beans
3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans ready to serve chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. cooked chicken breasts, chopped
3/4 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. water
1 1/4 c. onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 (4 oz.) can green chiles, chopped
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
3/4 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Preparation

Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans; let soak 8 hours.
Drain beans and return to Dutch oven.
Add broth, water, onion, garlic and salt.
Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
Simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken, green chiles, cumin, oregano, red pepper and cloves. Cover and cook 30 minutes.
Spoon into serving bowls and top with cheese.