Santa Fe Chicken And White Bean Soup

• 2 1/2 cups great northern beans, soaked in water to cover overnight
• 11 cups lightly salted chicken broth, divided
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 4 -5 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
• 2 -3 tablespoons flour
• 1 lb chopped boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
• for garnish
• shredded havarti cheese
• sour cream
• chopped cilantro

1. Drain soaked beans. Combine in large soup pot with 8 cups chicken broth. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
2. Combine oregano, parsley, 4 tsp salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in bowl. Set aside.
3. In large saucepan, heat butter and oil; add onion, bell pepper, celery, 1/2 Tblsp garlic and a third of the reserved seasoning mix. Saute over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add another 1/2 Tblsp garlic and another third of the seasoning mix. Continue sauteing until celery is tender. Add remaining 1/2 Tblsp garlic, seasoning mix and 2 to 3 Tblsp flour; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer. Whisk in remaining 3 cups chicken broth, cooking til thickened.
4. Add cooked beans and their broth, chicken and green chilies; heat til chicken is just cooked done, about 5-6 minutes.
5. Serve in bowls with garnishes.

great northern beans, chicken broth, oregano, parsley, salt, ground cumin, garlic, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, white pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper, butter, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, celery, garlic, flour, chicken breast, green chilies, havarti cheese, sour cream, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/santa-fe-chicken-and-white-bean-soup-285464 (may not work)