Jim Vorheis 1 lb Dry White Northern Beans
5 1/4 c Chicken broth
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 lg White onion, chopped
1 tb Ground white pepper
1 t Salt
1 tb Dried oregano
1 tb Ground cumin
1/2 ts Ground cloves
7 oz Can diced green chilies
5 c Diced cooked chicken breast
1 3/4 c Chicken broth
1 tb Diced jalapeno pepper
-(optional) 8 Flour tortillas
Condiments: Shredded Monterey Jack Sliced black olives Chunky salsa Sour cream Diced avocado
Soak beans in water to cover for 24 hours; drain. In crock pot or large kettle, combine beans, 5 1/4 cups chicken broth, garlic, onion, white pepper, salt, oregano, cumin and cloves. Simmer covered for at least 5 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in green chilies, diced chicken, and 1 3/4 cups chicken broth. For hotter taste, add jalapeno. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. To serve, line each bowl with 1 flour tortilla. Spoon in chili and serve with all condiments for a very special chili. Creme de Colorado Cookbook (1987) From the collection of Jim Vorheis