throw all of this stuff into one big stock pot:
1 T olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 large red pepper (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lb cooked boneless chicken breast (chopped)
1 (15 oz) can great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup chicken stock
2 1/2 cups cold water
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 6 cups)
1/2 t crushed red chili flakes
1 t cumin
2 t chili powder
1 fresh jalapeno pepper (minced)
simmer it a while and then garnish with cilantro, tortilla chips, and/or minced scallions
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