Fresh tomato white chili

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3largesFresh tomatoes (1 1/2 lbs)
1tablespoonVegetable oil
½cupChopped onion
4ouncesCan, mild green chilies
1teaspoonMinced garlic
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonOregano leaves, crushed
1teaspoonSugar
teaspoonGround cloves
teaspoonGround red pepper
14½ounceCan, chicken broth
15ouncesCan, white kidney beans,
Rinsed and drained
2cupsCooked, cubed chicken

Directions

Core and coarsely chop tomatoes (makes about 4 cups); set aside. In a large saucepan, heat oil until hot. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chilies, garlic, cumin, oregano, sugar, cloves, red pepper and the 4 cups reserved tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer, covered, to blend flavors, about 15 minutes. Add beans and chicken; cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Garnish with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro, if desired.