Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  
• 3 15 1/2 - ounce can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 2 4 1/2 - ounce can diced green chili peppers or chopped jalapeno peppers
  
• 4 cups chicken stock or broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
  
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 ounces)
  
• Dairy sour cream (optional)
  
• Canned diced green chili peppers or chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)