Great White Chili (supposed to Be by Willie Nelson)

Ingredients

• 1 lb white beans, rinsed
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chicken base
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
• 7 ounces diced green chilies
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• sour cream, to serve
• chopped green onion, to serve
• chopped cilantro, to serve
• chopped tomato, to serve

Directions

1. 1

   Put the chicken stock base, broth, and beans in a large pot (I like my Crock Pot).

2. 2

   Simmer it for two hours, covered.

3. 3

   Saute the onions in the oil until they are gently browned.

4. 4

   Combine the onions with the spices, chicken, and other vegetables, and simmer for another hour or so.

5. 5

   Add the cheese and sour cream, cooking until the cheese melts in the chili.

6. 6

   You might want to serve the chili with more sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, or cheese.

7. 7

   The recipe serves about four people, but I always double it, because it tastes even better the second day.

8. 8

   If you don't use fresh cilantro, you might want to double the amount you use.

9. 9

   Also, I have found the garlic to be low, but you can tell by my name that I love to cook with garlic.

10. 10

    It was also great to substitute some of the chicken broth with beer (preferably Mexican), if you add a few shots of tequila for added ummph!