White Chili

Name: White Chili
Ingredients: 1 lb. large white beans; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp. oil; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese; 6 c. chicken broth (at least); 2 medium onions; 2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 4 c. diced cooked chicken breasts; chopped tomatoes; chopped parsley; chopped scallions; chopped ripe olives; guacamole; sour cream; salsa; crumbled tortilla chips

20 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. large white beans
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. oil
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
6 c. chicken broth (at least)
2 medium onions
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
4 c. diced cooked chicken breasts
chopped tomatoes
chopped parsley
chopped scallions
chopped ripe olives
guacamole
sour cream
salsa
crumbled tortilla chips

Directions

1

Combine beans, chicken broth, garlic and 1/2 the onions in a large soup pot and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very soft, 3 hours or more.
3

Add more broth if needed. In a skillet, saute remaining onions in oil until tender.
4

Add chilies and seasoning and mix thoroughly.
5

Add to bean mixture. Add chicken and continue to simmer 1 hour.
6

Serve topped with grated cheese and any of the following: