Nomday: White Chili

White Chili with Beans

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 -5 hours

Approximate Cost: $24.00

1 lb chicken, cut up into small chunks (I like to use boneless breasts for their "ease" and lower fat content)

1 cup chopped onion

1 can (or the equivalent) chicken broth

2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely

2 tsp Cumin seed (ground will not withstand long cooking as well)

1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves

3 -15oz dried white, black, red beans, soaked and drained

1 each chopped red, green and yellow peppers

jalapeno chili peppers, fresh, jarred or canned, optional or 'to taste' (depending on how much heat you like!)

Combine the chicken, onions, chicken broth, garlic, cumin and oregano. Let cook awhile on low. Add drained beans. Add the bell peppers and jalapeno peppers (if using) no earlier than the last hour or hour and a half before serving.