Recipe for White Chili

Ingredients

1 lb lg. white beans, soaked overnight i; n water and drained
6 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped and divided
1 tablespoon oil
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cup diced cooked chicken breasts
3 cup grated jack cheese

Instructions

Combine beans, chicken broth, garlic and half the onions in large soup pot; boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 hours or more until beans are very soft. Add more chicken broth, if necessary. Saute remaining onions until tender in oil. Add chilies and seasoning and thoroughly mix. Add to beans. Add chicken and simmer 1 hour. Serve topped with grated cheese. SUGGESTED CONDIMENTS: Tomatoes, parsley, olives, guacamole, sour cream, tortilla chips, salsa and/or cornbread.