Ingredients

  • 1 c. dried navy beans
  • 3 cans chicken broth
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 1/4 c. onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. cooked chicken, chopped
  • 4 oz. green chiles, chopped
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
  • Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Method

  • Wash beans; place in large pot.
  • Cover with water 2-inches above beans.
  • Let soak.
  • Drain beans, return to pot.
  • Add broth and next 4 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat, simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add chicken and next 5 ingredients, cook, covered, 30 minutes longer.
  • Spoon into bowls, top with cheese.