Excellent White Chili

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/4 cup uncooked barley
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork or 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
• 1 (1 lb) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 1/2 cups canned green chilies, drained
• 1 1/2 cups canned white hominy, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, to taste
• 1 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish