SOUPTIME

It's snowing tonight. And very cold. Winter at it's finest, and what's

finer than soup in weather like this? Build a fire, light a candle,

put on some Nora Jones and the Little Willies and enjoy life. This is a

really easy soup, but very flavorful. All you need with it is some good

bread, a little wine, and of course, a bite of chocolate for dessert...

WHITE CHILI

- 2 T olive oil

- 1 large onion, chopped

- garlic, to taste

- (2) 4 oz. cans chopped green chiles (your preference for fire content)

- 1 lb. ground turkey (or beef if you prefer)

- (1) 18. oz. jar green taco sauce

- 2 cans white beans

- 1 t ground cumin (or more, to taste)

- 1-1/2 t dried leaf oregano (or more)

- 2 cans chicken broth

Heat oil and saute onion, garlic and green chiles for about 3 minutes, until chiles are fragrant and onion is soft. Throw that in a crockpot, along with the taco sauce, beans, chicken broth and spices. Brown turkey and add, along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook all day on low, or at least four hours on high. If you like, serve with bowls of green onion, salsa, or your avorite shredded white cheese.

Don't forget the chocolate...

- mimi