White Chili

So I have tons of beans that I need to use up. If you have a good recipe, I would love to hear it. Tonight I made white chili...yummy.

White Chili Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb large white beans, soaked overnight in water, drained


• 6 cups chicken broth


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 2 medium onions, chopped (divided)


• 1 Tbsp olive oil


• 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies


• 2 tsp ground cumin


• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano


• 1/4 tsp ground cloves


• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper


• 4 cups diced cooked chicken


• 3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese


• 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, chopped (optional)

METHOD

1 Combine beans, chicken broth, garlic and half the onions in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very soft, 3 hours or more. Add additional water (or watered-down broth), if necessary.

2 In a skillet, sauté remaining onions in oil until tender. Add chilies and seasonings and mix thoroughly. Add to bean mixture. Add chicken and continue to simmer 1 hour. Check seasoning, add jalapeno or serrano to level of desired hotness.

3 Serve topped with grated cheese. Garnish with cilantro, chopped fresh tomato, salsa, chopped scallions, and/or guacamole. Serve with fresh warmed flour tortillas or tortilla chips.

8-10 servings