|  Chicken and White Bean Chili 
        
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    | Chipotle chilies add a subtle smokiness to this great weeknight meal. It is also a hit for football parties. | 
   
  
  
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            1 cup dried small white beans, such as Great Northern, approximately 6 cups cooked 
2 tablespoons butter 
1 large onion, chopped 
3 tablespoons white flour 
2 cups chicken broth 
1 cup milk 
1/2 cup heavy cream 
1/2 can (7 grams), chipotle chilies, chopped 
2 cups shredded cooked chicken 
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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        | 1  | 	Place beans in heavy large pot with enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches. Let stand overnight. Alternately, you can do a quick soak. |  
  |  | 2   | 	Drain beans. Return to pot and add enough cold water to cover beans by 3 inches. Simmer until beans are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Drain well. |  
  |  | 3   | 	Return pot to medium heat. Melt butter, then add onions and saute until tender, about 15 minutes. Add flour and stir 5 minutes (do not brown). Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk and cream. Simmer gently until thickened, about 10 minutes. |  
  |  | 4   | 	Add reserved white beans, chipotles, shredded chicken, and remaining ingredients. Simmer gently to blend flavors, about 20 minutes. |  
  |  | 5   | 	Serve with chosen accompaniments. |  
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            original recipe yield: 6 Servings
          
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	Accompaniments (optional): 
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 
1 cup sour cream 
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 
Purchased salsa 
Fresh corn kernels 
Tortilla chips 
Cubed avocado 
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