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Recipe created by: SOFTWAREJAG.COM
Recipe created: 04/14/2013
Origin country:
UNITED STATES

Category:
CHICKEN

Recipe name:0000000011
WHITE CHILI

Picture:
whitechili.jpg



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)

Yields / Serves:
10

Preparation time (min):


Approximate cost:
0.00

Recommended drink:


Rating:
3

Difficulty:
3

Preparation:
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. 

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.

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.