White Bean Chili

6 Tbsp butter

2 large onions - chopped

1/3 cup flour

4 cups chicken broth

3 cups half and half

3 - 15 oz cans white beans - drained and rinsed

3 small cans diced chili peppers

4 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 Tbsp tabasco sauce

1 Tbsp ground cumin

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp white pepper

1 1/2 cups jack cheese

1 cup sour cream

Garnishes:

Sour cream

Chopped cilantro

Chunky salsa

Blue tortilla chips

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 15 minutes.

Add flour and cook and stir for 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth and half & half. Simmer gently until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add white beans, chilis, shredded chicken, chili powder, Tabasco sauce, cumin, salt and white pepper. Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add jack cheese and sour cream, stir until chili is heated through.DO NOT BOIL.

Serve warm with any of the garnishes