Nicotine & Gravy

You thought I forgot, I betcha.
At the request of Carpet Ship guests, a recipe for post-apocalyptically-appropriate white chili:

2 Tbsp olive oil
5-6 cloves garlic, minced or crushed (less if you're sensitive to that flavor; I realize I have a pretty high garlic tolerance)
2 medium or one large cooking onion(s), chopped

about 2 lbs. of ground chicken, turkey or pork (meat can also be previously cooked and cut into 1/2 inch cubes--this is a great way to extend the life of your leftovers)

Four cups chicken broth (I make it from boiling water and Caldo De Pollo)

1 large (48-oz.) jar of Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

1-2 small cans of chopped green chilies
1 level Tbsp oregano
1 heaping Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp (or to taste--less if it's HOT) green chili powder, if you have it

In a large soup pot, sautee the garlic and onions in the olive oil until onions are translucent. Be sure to appreciate the smell of this; it's among the best smells on earth. If you are using raw, ground meat, add it to the pot and cook 'til it's browned. If it's already cooked, add to the pot and let it warm a bit, then add broth and allow to heat up enough to simmer. Add beans, chilies and remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes. Et voila. Serves...gods, I dunno. Lots. I bet it makes four or five of those 32-oz containers that I brought to emmy's house.

Emmy, feel free to pass along to anybody who hasn't yet friended me. And/or, recommend that they do so. The more the merrier!