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Turkey and White Bean Chili

A great recipe with ground turkey or optional turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cannellini bean, chili, Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey, white bean
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven
  • 1 Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 White Onion -- diced
  • 1  Jalapeño -- seeded and chopped
  • 2 Poblano Pepper -- seeded and chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic -- minced
  • 1 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 can Corn -- drained
  • 3 cans Roasted Green Chili Peppers
  • 1 tbsp Pickled Peppers
  • 3 cans Cannellini Beans -- drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1/2 jar Gaya Cilantro Soup Base
  • 1/4 cup Crème Fraîche
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt -- to taste
  • 1 tbsp White Pepper -- to taste
  • 2 lbs Ground Turkey -- or leftover roasted shredded turkey which is preferred
  • 1 Red Onion -- chopped for garnish
  • 1 bundle Cilantro -- chopped for garnish
  • 1 package Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese -- for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in Dutch oven for medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, peppers, and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until softened.
  • Add garlic, all of the spices, and oregano. Stir and allow to bloom for 1 minute.
  • (If using Ground Turkey) Add ground turkey, gently breaking up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the ground turkey loses its pink color, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add broth, corn, chilis, and beans. Bring to a boil and add Gaya cilantro soup base.
  • (If using Roasted Shredded Turkey) Add shredded turkey to Dutch oven.
  • Add pickled peppers, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer covered for 6 to 10 minutes.
  • Add crème fraîche and lime juice. Stir and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Serve with fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, and shredded pepper jack cheese.