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White Turkey Chili

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Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground Turkey*
  • 1 Quart Chicken Broth or Water
  • 1½ Cups Cannellini Beans
  • 4 Ounces Aged White Cheddar Cheese*
  • 1 Bunch Kale
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Poblano Pepper
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 6 Tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning or your own spice blend
  • ¼ Cup Sour Cream*
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Baked Tortilla Chips
  • *Leave out all dairy to make this meal a THM E or to make it dairy-free.

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the fresh produce.
  • Drain and rinse the beans.
  • Remove and discard the kale stems; roughly chop the leaves.
  • Quarter the lime.
  • Peel and small dice the onion.
  • Grate the cheese.
  • Thinly slice the cilantro leaves and stems.
  • Remove and discard the stem, ribs and seeds of the pepper; dice finely. Thoroughly wash your hands and work surface immediately after handling the poblano pepper!
  • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the onion and poblano pepper; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened - about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey to the pot. Cook, frequently breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned and just cooked through.
  • Add the spice blend; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Add the beans, kale and quarter of chicken broth or water to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, or until the liquid is slightly thickened. Turn off the heat.
  • Stir in the juice of all 4 lime wedges.