Instructions: Rinse and simmer beans (in water) in large pot with 1 onion and garlic until almost tender (2-3 hours), drain. Combine cooked (or canned)

beans with onion and garlic back to large pot with chicken broth.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 1/2 - 1 hour until beans are soft. In a skillet, saute remaining onion in oil, add chilies and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Add to beans. Add cooked chicken.

Simmer 1/2 - 1 hour longer. (Adjust with more or less broth for desired consistency).

Optional: Top with cheese, scallions, tomatoes, olives, cilantro, guacamole.

Makes 6 8 servings

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