Mom’s White Chicken Chili

1 Large onionDiced

2 Poblano Roasted, skinned and diced

3 Jalapeño Seeded and diced

2 Serrano Seeded and diced

2 Green bell peppersSeeded and diced

3 Cloves garlicPressed or chopped

1 qt Chicken broth

1 pt Half and half

2 Cannelinni BeansDo not drain or rinse, use all that is in the can

1 Bunch of cilantroClean and chop

3 tbsp Cumin

2 tsp Chili powder

2 tsp Garlic powder

3 cups Shredded cooked chickenI like to use breasts and thighs. You can also use canned chicken.

¼ cup Lime juice

Sauté together diced green peppers (any green pepper you can find...ie bell, jalapeño, roasted/peeled poblano, Serrano) with diced onion and cloves of chopped garlic.

Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder & salt/pepper to taste.
Add cans of cannellini beans & qt of chicken broth.
Add lots of shredded chicken and chopped cilantro.

After simmering 30 minutes turn to low and add a pint of half and half. Bring back to a light simmer. Once you remove it from the heat add the lime juice.

If it’s not thick enough to your liking make a slurry of equal parts flour and cold water and stir into the hot soup. Wait until it thickens.

Serve!

Top with sour cream, cilantro & pepper jack.

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Mom’s White Chicken Chili