Calhoun's Signature White Chili

This is a commercial recipe.

2 c. chopped onion
4 t. oregano
2 T. olive oil
1 Gallon Water
3 1/2 oz. chicken base
1 T. Granulated Garlic
1 T. Cumin
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1 T. cilantro
1 t. whole cloves
3/4 c. chopped green chilies
1 1/4 lbs. chicken
1 -10 can Great Northern Beans
1 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. water

Saute chopped onions, oregano, and olive oil for 5 minutes or until onions are clear.
Combine water, chicken base, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, cilantro, green chilies, and cloves.
(Place cloves in coffee filter & tie closed w/string)  Add to sauteed onions.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat.  Simmer for 30 minutes.  Add chicken meat and beans.
Stir often.  Simmer 15 minutes.  Blend cornstarch with cold 3/4 c. water.  Add to soup.