White Chili with Chicken

Ingredients:

1 med. onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (opt)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T. vegetable oil
4 c. chicken broth
2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 T. fresh parsley, minced or 1 tsp. dried parsley
1 T. lime juice
1 to 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
2 c. cooked chicken, cubed

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, cook onion, jalapeno, and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Stir in broth, beans, parsley, lime juice and cumin; bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into chili.
5. Add chicken. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Yield: 6 servings