White chile

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsDries white beans
1tablespoonOlive oil
4Garlic cloves, chopped
2teaspoonsGround cumin
¼teaspoonGround cloves
6cupsChicken stock
2poundsBoneless chicken breasts
2Onions, chopped
24 oz cans green chile,chopp
teaspoonDried oregano,crumbled
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
3cupsGrated monterey jack cheese

Directions

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

Place chicken in heavy large saucepan. Add cold water to cover and bring to simmer. Cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Remove skin. cut chicken into cubes.

Drain beans. Heat oil in same pot over medium high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, then chiles, cumin, oregano, cloves and cayenne and saute 2 minutes.

Add beans and stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender,stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. Add chicken and one cup cheese to chile and stir until cheese melts.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining cheese, sour cream, salsa and cilantro.