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White Bean Turkey Chili
5 from 9 votes

White Bean Turkey Chili

A healthy, nutritious soup full of protein and healthy carbs will leave you full and happy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil may use less, generic cooking oil
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced (optional)
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • (2) ounce green chilies canned
  • (2) oz white cannellini beans in seasoning, or great northern beans, canned
  • (2) .5 oz. chicken broth 29 ounces total, canned
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded, or Pepper Jack cheese
Optional Toppings:
  • avocado diced
  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • sour cream
  • corn chips

Instructions

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  1. Heat large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion, and jalapeno, if you are using. Saute for 4-5 minutes until onion starts to become tender. Add ground turkey and cook for 7-8 minutes or until turkey starts to become golden brown.
  2. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat turkey.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Stir in green chilies, beans, and chicken broth.
  5. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until onions are soft.
  6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese, reserving 1/2 cup for garnish.
  7. Check for seasoning.
  8. Ladle into soup bowls and top with remaining cheese, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 5g (8%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 612mg (26%) Potassium 1014mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 8.7mg (10%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 5g 8%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 612mg 26%
Potassium 1014mg 22%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

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