So…. this is the opposite of the  traditional RED chili pepper, beef version of  a Texas Chili recipe, but, I’m including it in my Chili recipes because it uses chiles (green) and beans (a  controversial ingredient to some Chili experts).

It is ladled over bowls,  filled with  crushed tortilla chips and Montery Jack Cheese , almost making it a “white”  variation of a  tortilla soup.

A little Salsa Verde spooned on top adds a perfect finish.

My dear friend, Margaret, sent me this recipe several years ago to serve on Christmas Eve. (She is often that little voice in the back of my head, telling me to eat healthier).  This is healthy, hearty, as well as unbelievably good.

Of course, my Christmas Eve feast also included extra tortilla chips for Salsa Verde dipping, and I have to confess (sorry Maggi), I made a quick qucamole, and a few simple individual cheese nachos alongside. But it’s okay, that little voice is telling me …”everything is good in moderation!”

enjoy……

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