There's something about hot soup that gives us comfort, even on sunny days like today. My favorite is white chili. I took a bowl to a sick friend last week and she said it cured her. So now I believe in the healing powers of white chili as well as its powers of comfort.
This soup can be made quickly, or you can let it simmer for a few hours and let the scent comfort you as well.
White Chili
Cook 5 chicken breasts and season well. Chop into bite sized pieces.
Melt 1/4 cup margarine in a six quart dutch oven. (I used the one Kenny gave me for Valentine's Day. Isn't it wild?)
Add 1 large chopped onion and 1 clove garlic and saute' until tender.
Add the chicken breasts and 5 cans of great northern beans, drained.
Add 6-8 cups water (depending on how thick you prefer your soup) and 6-8 chicken bouillon cubes (you could use canned chicken broth as well)
1 T basil
2 t ground red chilis or chili powder
1/4 t. cloves
1/2 t. cumin
coarse salt and pepper, to taste
other seasonings, according to your taste
Simmer soup for a bit to allow flavors to blend. Add chopped cilantro to taste, and simmer a little longer.
Dish soup into bowls and if you like, add fresh tomato, grated cheese and serve with tortilla chips.
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