Ingredients

  • 1 lb. white beans, soaked overnight
  • 6 c. chicken broth
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 (4 oz. each) cans chopped green chilies
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 4 c. diced, cooked chicken breast
  • 3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese

Method

  • Drain soaked beans.
  • Put beans, chicken broth, garlic and half of the onions into a large soup pot.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, lower heat and simmer until beans are soft, about 3 hours, adding more broth, if necessary.