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Hilda Harmon's White Chili -

 

Ingredients -

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(3) 16oz cans White Northern Beans

(2) 28oz jars White Northern Beans

3 lbs Dry White Northern Beans
(2) 4oz cans Green Chilies (mild or hot)    
2 tsp ground cumin    
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1/2 - 2 tsp smoked habanera pepper Fresh Hot Peppers, diced
2 cups chicken stock (about 1 can)    
1 tbsp olive oil    
2 Medium Onions - diced or chopped    
1 tbsp diced fresh garlic 1 tbsp jar garlic  
2 lbs Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast    

 

Instructions -

If using Dry White Northern beans, prepare until done (soft, but not mushy). The best method is the overnight soak.

 

In heavy pot with tight fitting lid, add Beans, Green Chilies, Cumin, 1/2 amount Hot Pepper and Chicken Stock. Add more or less Hot Pepper to taste. Heat on medium until starts to bubble, then turn down to low.

 

In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil on medium. Add onion, cook while stirring. Just before onions are done add garlic and stir to mix. Finish cooking until onions are translucent but not browned. Add to pot with beans.

Cut chicken into pieces less than 1/2" is size. Put into medium hot skillet, add retaining 1/2 Hot Pepper (if desired) and cook while stirring until done. Add to pot with beans.

Note - I do NOT clean the skillet between each sauté. So that the flavors accumulate. I do occasionally add more butter or margarine between sauté to make sure nothing burns. Remember... all good foods start with fat!

 

Simmer for a while (at least 1 football quarter). Eat and enjoy.

 

Additional Ingredients to try -

    Diced Yellow Tomatoes

    Diced Mushrooms

    Diced and sautéed Green or Yellow Bell Pepper

    Diced and sautéed Zucchini

    Diced Black Olives (although this wrecks the color scheme)

 

For a northern "Cincinnati" flair - top your chili with these ingredients -

    Cooked spaghetti

    Mild, Medium, Sharp Cheddar Cheese

    Sour Cream

    Fresh chopped Onions

 

Thanks to Hilda Harmon who first turned me on to this Chili!!!

   

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