White Chili with Chicken

1 lb. dry white northern beans
5 1/4 c. chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lg. white onion, chopped
1 tbsp. ground white pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 (7 oz.) can diced green chilies
5 c. diced cooked chicken breast
1 3/4 c. chicken broth
1 tbsp. diced jalapeno pepper
(optional)
Flour tortillas

Condiments:
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sliced black olives
Chunky salsa
Sour cream
Diced avocados

Soak beans in water to cover for 24 hours then drain. In slow cooker/ Crock Pot or large kettle, combine beans, 5 1/4 cup chicken broth, garlic, onion, white pepper, salt, oregano, cumin, cloves.

Simmer covered for at least 5 hours until beans are tender. Stir occasionally. Stir in green chilies, chicken and 1 3/4 chicken broth. For hotter taste, add jalapeno.

Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Serve with flour tortillas and condiments.