White chili 3

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsDried large white beans soaked overnight in water,
Drained
6cupsChicken broth
2Garlic cloves, minced
2mediumsOnions, chopped (divided)
1tablespoonOil
2(4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2teaspoonsGround cumin
teaspoonDried oregano
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
4cupsDiced cooked chicken breast
3cupsGrated Monterrey Jack cheese

Directions

Combine beans, chicken broth, garlic and half the onion in a large soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very soft, three hours or more. Add more chicken broth if necessary.

In a skillet, saute remaining onion in oil until tender. Add chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne; mix thoroughly. Add beans to the mixture. Add chicken and continue simmering 1 hour. Serve topped with grated cheese. For a Buffet, serve White Chili with some or all of the following condiments: chopped tomatoes, chopped parsley, chopped ripe olives, guacamole, chopped scallions, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips or salsa. Serve with warm corn bread.

From: Kenneth Foster