Creamy White Turkey Chili

Creamy White Turkey Chili

from cafedelites.com
25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 quart (litre) chicken stock or broth
  • 2 oz canned chopped jalapeños or green chilies (adjust to your heat preference or leave them out)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 pounds (1 kg) cooked turkey meat or chicken, shredded
  • 3 x 15 ounce cans cannellini beans or white beans
  • 3/4 cup half and half (evaporated milk or heavy cream), divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pot over medium-hight heat; sauté onion until soft. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

  2. 2

    Stir in stock or broth, jalapeños, cilantro, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add turkey (or chicken) and beans; simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup of half and half, evaporated milk or cream. Stir into the chili. Add in remaining cream, mixing well to blend.

  5. 5

    Take off the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust spices and heat to suit your taste.

  6. 6

    Serve warm.