White Bean Turkey Chili

We enjoy the simplicity of chili as well as the convenience of delicious leftovers. This White Bean Turkey Chili is a favorite.

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 lbs ground turkey meat
  2. 1 medium onion; finely chopped
  3. vinegar
  4. 3 cloves garlic; finely minced
  5. 4 oz green chile peppers; chopped to 1 1/2 cups
  6. 1 tsp ground cumin
  7. 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  8. 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  9. cayenne pepper; a pinch
  10. white pepper; to taste
  11. 1/4 tsp cane sugar; optional
  12. 3 15oz cans northern beans
  13. 5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  14. 2 cups reduced fat shredded cheese blend
  15. 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• Directions:
  1. Using a large soup pot, combine olive oil, garlic, onion & turkey, cook on medium heat until ingredients are lightly browned.
  2. Add chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne & white pepper.
  3. Saute & stir for 5-7 minutes. Add two cans of beans and chicken broth, stir.
  4. Place third can of beans in a food processor or blender & puree.
  5. Add to pot with shredded cheese, stir completely & allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Serve warm with roasted garlic on reduced calorie crackers.
  7. Enjoy!