Karen's White Chili

Serves 8–10

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large white beans
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium onions, chopped (divided)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
• 3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:

1. Combine beans, chicken broth, garlic and half of 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. Add more chicken broth, if necessary.
3. In a skillet, sauté remaining onions in oil until tender. Add chilies and seasonings and mix thoroughly. Add to bean mixture.
4. Add chicken and continue to simmer 1 hour.
5. Serve topped with grated cheese.

Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 456, Fat: 114g, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 347g

contributed by Karen Gensler