White Chili with Ground Turkey

White Chili with Ground Turkey

Soups, Stews and Chili Chili White Chili

A great alternative to regular chili. This dish has a unique taste that even the pickiest eater will enjoy. Make sure you spice this one to taste! Garnish with cheese, salsa, sour cream and cilantro leaves, and serve with rolled tortillas on the side.

Servings per recipe: 8
Calories per serving: 396
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 45m

Ingredients:


  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ground cayenne pepper to taste
  • ground white pepper to taste
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:


  • 1   In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic and ground turkey and saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to taste and white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.
  • 2   Add two cans of the beans and the chicken broth to the pot. Take the third can of beans and puree them in a blender or food processor. Add this to the pot along with the cheese. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 17.3g 27%
    Saturated Fat 8.0g  
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 1366mg 55%
Potassium 451mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 26.7g 9%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g 29%
Protein 31.5g 63%
Sugars 2g  
Vitamin A 476IU  
Vitamin C 21mg  
Calcium 302mg  
Iron 5mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 10mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 35mg  
Folate 21mcg