Southwestern White Chili

A Lovely Chili from Mari at My Little Corner of the World

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 jar (48 ounces) Great Northern Beans
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces cheddar cheese

• Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.  
• Saute celery, onion and green pepper until translucent.
• In stockpot or crockpot, combine chicken, beans, cumin, salsa and chicken broth.  
• Stir in celery mixture.  
• Simmer uncovered in stockpot for about an hour stirring occasionally, or in crockpot for 6 hours on low.  
• About 5 minutes before serving, stir in cheese and allow to melt.