This is a different twist on Chili but it has an awesome taste! Serve with Jalapeno Cornbread and they will come back for more. Great for a crowd!

White Chili

Ingredients:

* 1 lb large white beans, soaked overnight in water, drained
* 6 cups chicken broth
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 medium onions, chopped (divided)
* 1 Tbsp olive oil
* 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies
* 2 tsp ground cumin
* 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
* 1/4 tsp ground cloves
* 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
* 4 cups diced cooked chicken
* 3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
* 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, chopped (optional)

Method:

1. Combine beans, chicken broth, garlic and half the onions in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very soft, 3 hours or more. Add additional water (or watered-down broth), if necessary.

2. In a skillet, sauté remaining onions in oil until tender. Add chilies and seasonings and mix thoroughly. Add to bean mixture. Add chicken and continue to simmer 1 hour. Check seasoning, add jalapeno or serrano to level of desired hotness.

3. Serve topped with grated cheese. Garnish with cilantro, chopped fresh tomato, salsa, chopped scallions, and/or guacamole. Serve with fresh warmed flour tortillas or tortilla chips.

8-10 servings

Extra Moist Jalapeno Cornbread

Serves 12 -15

Ingredients:

* 3 (7 ounce) packages cornbread mix
* 1 large sweet onion, diced
* 2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
* 2 large eggs, beaten
* 2 1/2 cups whole milk or buttermilk
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 3 teaspoons sugar
* 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
* 6 ounces chopped jalapenos

Directions:

1. Mix and pour into greased 9x13-inch pan.
2. Bake 45 minutes at 375° until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Source(s):
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001658white_chili.php
http://www.recipezaar.com/Extra-Moist-Jalapeno-Cornbread-184564


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