¼ cup butter 
1 cup chopped onion 
1 cup chopped celery 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
4 cups cooked, cubed chicken 
3 cups chicken broth 
2 T's. chopped fresh cilantro 
2 tsp. dried leaf basil 
1 T. chili powder 
2 cans { 15oz } Great northern beans, undrained 
1 tomato, chopped 
salt and black pepper, to taste 
Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery, stirring constantly until tender { about 3 minutes }. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. 
Stir in chicken, broth, cilantro, basil, chili powder, and beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips or hushpuppie's. www.glendasattic.com/r/br/hpprint.htm
Serves 6.