White Chili

ingredients

1 lb great northern beans
2 lbs boneless chicken breast
1 Tbs olive oil
2 med onions, chopped
4 cloves minced garlic
2 - 4oz cans green chilies
2 tsp cumin
1 1//2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
5 cups chicken broth
1 can beer
Opt: white, lemon, black pepper
3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
sour cream and salsa

directions

Soak beans overnight. Cook chicken. Saute onions in oil until they are translucent: stir in garlic, chilies,cumin, oregano, cloves, and cayenne, saute 2 minutes. Add beans, stock and beer. If desired, stir in opt. peppers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender, about 2 hours. Stir occasionally. Add chicken and 1 cup cheese, stir until cheese melts. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Source: Alyce