Monday, June 26, 2006

White Chili with Ground Turkey...

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey
2 4oz. cans green chile peppers, chopped
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Ground cayenne pepper to taste
Ground white pepper to taste
3 15oz. cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
5 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic and ground turkey and saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to taste and white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.

Add two cans of the beans and the chicken broth to the pot. Take the third can of beans and puree them in a blender or food processor. Add this to the pot along with the cheese. Stir will and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.

Suggestions: Try some lime juice with it. Maybe add some whole kernel corn.