In a 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery, onion, sweet pepper and garlic; cook until tender. Add beans, broth, 1 cup cherry salsa, chicken, cumin and bay leaves. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
In a screw-top jar combine cream and cornstarch. Cover and shake well; stir into chili. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. To serve, remove bay leaves; discard. Ladle chili into bowls and top with additional salsa and sliced green onions, if you like. Makes 8 servings.
