The Ann Buffet

SAUTE THESE ITEMS IN A SOUP POT:
1 med onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T olive oil
1 t salt (omit if you use the special secret ingredient**)
1 t cumin
1 t oregano
1/2 t black pepper
1/4 t cayenne (is what the recipe called for; i use 1/2 t)

ADD TO THE POT AND COOK MEDIUM-HIGH FOR 1 HOUR:
1 lb chicken boobs, cut in 1" pieces
2 cans (14.5 oz) great northern beans
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth**

BEFORE SERVING, ADD THESE ITEMS AND HEAT THROUGH BUT DON'T BOIL:
1 c sour cream
1/2 c whipping cream or 1% milk

Serves 4.

**OR use 2 c of tap water + 1 T of my own special secret ingredient, which goes into pretty much every savory dish i make--i wish it were more exotic but sometimes we will take easy-to-find over exotic, especially at the rate i go through a jar of it