Ingredients

  • 2 (3 1/4 to 3 1/2 lb.) chickens
  • 8 c. water
  • 3 large or 5 medium size onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 c.)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies, drained
  • 2 (19 oz.) cans white kidney beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed (4 c.)
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. salt

Method

  • In 8-quart saucepot, cook cut-up chicken in water until done, approximately 40 minutes, stirring several times.
  • Transfer chickens to a bowl to cool.
  • Skim fat off broth and discard. Reserve 3 cups broth.
  • (Cool and freeze leftover broth for soup or other recipes.)