Spicy White Chili

By Bean4bella

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Sour cream and sliced jalapeno peppers, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano, cayenne and cloves; cook and stir 2-3 minutes more. Add broth, chicken and beans; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with sour cream and jalapeno peppers if desired.