🥣 Creamy White Turkey Chili (Serves 5)

 

🛒 Ingredients

Spice mix

• 2½ tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp chilli powder

• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

Main ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

• 450 g (1 lb) ground turkey (92 % lean recommended)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 medium bell peppers (red or orange), chopped

• 2 × 400 g cans white beans, drained and rinsed

• 4 cups (about 945 ml) chicken stock

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 bunch kale (lacinato or curly), stemmed and sliced

• 170 g (6 oz) cream cheese block, cubed

Optional toppings

• Fresh coriander/cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Sliced jalapeños or serrano

• Tortilla chips

• Avocado or guacamole

• Pickled onions or cornbread on the side

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👩‍🍳 Method

1. Make the spice mix:
   Combine the cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chilli powder and cayenne in a small bowl.

2. Brown the turkey:
   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the turkey, season with a little salt and half of the spice mix, then brown, breaking it up as you cook. Once browned, transfer the turkey to a bowl and set aside.

3. Cook the vegetables:
   Add the remaining olive oil to the pot with the onion, celery, garlic and bell peppers. Sprinkle over the rest of the spice mix and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

4. Build the chilli:
   Stir in the cream cheese so it melts into a smoother sauce with the vegetables. Pour in the chicken stock and add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Add beans and kale:
   Add the drained beans, the browned turkey and sliced kale to the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes, until the kale is tender but still bright green.

6. Finish and serve:
   Season with salt to taste. Turn off the heat and let it stand for around 10 minutes — it will thicken slightly. Ladle into bowls and serve with your favourite toppings.

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⏱️ Timing

• Preparation time: 10 mins

• Cooking time: 30 mins

• Total: 40 mins