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Italian Turkey and Spinach Chili

This delicious chili can satisfy the hungriest of armies.

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

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 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

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. 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.)
  2. Drain and rinse great northern beans.
  3. Puree onion until smooth, dice celery and carrots, mince garlic. Add to the bowl with the cooked turkey.
  4. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.