White Chili

2 lbs northern beans
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 TBS Veg. oil
1 TBS ground oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp Ginger
1 1/2 tsp season salt
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
4 1/2 quarts chicken broth
2 garlic cloves minced
8 bnls chicken breast halves
1 can sweet corn
1 c heavy cream
2 4oz cans chopped green chilies
Shredded cheddar or Jack for Topping

Place beans in saucepan, cover w/water & bring to a boil for 2 min. Remove from heat & let soak 1 hr. drain & rinse
In soup pan saute onion & oil til tender. Combine seasonings & divide. add half seasonings to onions for 1 min then add beans, broth, garlic & corn. simmer for 2 hrs.
Coat chicken in remaining seasonings & bake @ 350 until juices run clear. Add chicken, chilies & cream to beans. Simmer for 1 1/2 hrs.
Top each bowl with cheese when serving.