Good Ol' American Cookin'

I decided since it was rainy and cold that I would brew up something in the ol' crockpot. So last night before bed I dusted off the ol' crock and went to work. I have jars of dry beans in my pantry so I picked up the 15 bean jar and poured out, in the bottom of crock, about half a jar which came to about 3 cups. Then added double that in water, I don't think you can have to much water add more if you think it needs it. So in my large crock this came to about 3/4's full. Then I let them soak until this morning about 8 am. I plugged 'er in, turned 'er on high and started addin' seasoning: 2 pinches of marjoram, parsley, basil and 1 pinch of thyme. About 1 tsp of black pepper and 2 tsps of Montreal chicken seasoning. Oh and don't forget like I did, a pinch of salt. Cut up a whole onion and add, then add a package of ground sausage (1lb), mine was frozen so I shed it of it package and layed straight on top of the beans. I let this all cook for ...

WHITE CHILI   1 Tbls Oil or Bacon Grease 1 lb. Chicken, cut into bite size pieces 1 Med Onion,, chopped 1 1/2 tbls Garlic, diced Saute Chicken, Onion and Garlic 1 Can or 2 C. Chicken Broth  1 Pint or 2 C Salsa Add Beans, Broth & Salsa Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer uncovered 30 mins. If you don't have canned beans use dry beans in quick method. Quick Method as follows: 1 C of Beans to 3 C Water bring to a boil for 10 mins turn off let set for 1 hour or until beans are soft. If salsa doesn't work for you then add these ingredients instead : 2 C Green Chilies 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Oregano 1/2 tsp Pepper 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper  Modified from http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-white-chili