White Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. small white beans
1 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
pinch of cayenne pepper
8 to 10 c. chicken broth
4 c. cooked chicken or turkey breast, torn in pieces
salt and pepper
3/4 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
salsa for garnish

Preparation

Soak beans overnight.
Drain. Saute onion in oil.
Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
Saute 3 minutes more.
Add the beans and 8 cups of chicken broth.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender (several hours).
If mixture becomes too dry, add more chicken broth.
Stir in chicken pieces.
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into serving bowls, top with shredded cheese. Stir until cheese melts.
Garnish with salsa.