Italian Turkey and Spinach Chili

Name: Italian Turkey and Spinach Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 2 lbs. (.91 kg) ground turkey; 16 oz. (500 ml) chicken stock; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) cooking sherry; 15 oz. (425 g) can diced tomatoes; 15 oz. (235 g) can of great northern beans, drained; 1-6 oz. (175 g) can green chilis; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) tomato paste; 1-8 oz. (250 mL) spinach, frozen and chopped; 2 celery ribs; 3 carrots; 1 medium onion; 6 cloves garlic; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Herb de Province; 1 Tbsp. (15 mL )dried basil; 2 tsp. (10 mL) salt; 1 tsp. (5 mL) chili powder; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh parsley, minced, for garnish

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
10
Calories
149 kcal
Course
Soup

Italian Turkey and Spinach Chili

Deacon Adams

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs. (.91 kg) ground turkey
16 oz. (500 ml) chicken stock
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) cooking sherry
15 oz. (425 g) can diced tomatoes
15 oz. (235 g) can of great northern beans, drained
1-6 oz. (175 g) can green chilis
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) tomato paste
1-8 oz. (250 mL) spinach, frozen and chopped
2 celery ribs about 1/4 cup (60 mL)
3 carrots about 1/2 cup (125 mL)
1 medium onion about 1/2 cup (125 mL)
6 cloves garlic about 3 tsp. (15 mL)
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Herb de Province
1 Tbsp. (15 mL )dried basil
2 tsp. (10 mL) salt
1 tsp. (5 mL) chili powder
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh parsley, minced, for garnish

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Instructions

In a large skillet sauté ground turkey over medium high heat until cooked through, and no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a large bowl. (To freeze, set aside to cool.)
Drain and rinse great northern beans.
Puree onion until smooth, dice celery and carrots, mince garlic. Add to the bowl with the cooked turkey.
In same large bowl, combine beans, chicken stock, cooking sherry, diced tomatoes, green chilis, tomato paste, spinach, Herb de Province, basil, salt, chili powder, and bay leaf. mix well.

MAKE IT NOW

Transfer bowl contents to a large (approx. 5 quart) slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours. Garnish with minced parsley.

MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL

Let the cooked ground turkey cool completely, then add remaining ingredients. Transfer to a labeled gallon-size (4 L) freezer bag. Seal, removing as much air as possible, and freeze flat.

THAW AND COOK

Place bag in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours to thaw. Pour contents into a large (approx. 5 quart) slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours. Right before serving, garnish with fresh minced parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 563mg (23%) Potassium 530mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3775IU (76%) Vitamin C 6.8mg (8%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	149kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	2g	3%
Cholesterol	51mg	17%
Sodium	563mg	23%
Potassium	530mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	3775IU	76%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	8%
Calcium	64mg	6%
Iron	2.7mg	15%