White Chili

Name: White Chili
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

13 ingredients

11 steps

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

Directions

1

Soak beans overnight.
2

Drain. Saute onion in oil.
3

Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
4

Saute 3 minutes more.
5

Add the beans and 8 cups of chicken broth.
6

Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender (several hours).
7

If mixture becomes too dry, add more chicken broth.
8

Stir in chicken pieces.
9

Season with salt and pepper.
10

Ladle into serving bowls, top with shredded cheese. Stir until cheese melts.
11

Garnish with salsa.