White Bean Chili with Turkey Recipe

Name: White Bean Chili with Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound white beans dried; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups onions chopped; 8 ounces green chili peppers canned, diced; 6 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano dried, crushed; 1 tablespoon cumin ground; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 7 cups chicken broth; 18 ounces tomatillos fresh , or canned , chopped, about 3 1/2 cups; 1 cup cilantro fresh, chopped; 1 1/2 pounds turkey breast boneless skinless , cut crosswise in half; 1 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ⅔ cup yogurt, plain; 3 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, chopped; 3 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped; 1 bunch cilantro fresh; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated

Servings: persons

1 pound white beans dried
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups onions chopped
8 ounces green chili peppers canned, diced
6 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano dried, crushed
1 tablespoon cumin ground
1 tablespoon chili powder
7 cups chicken broth
18 ounces tomatillos fresh , or canned , chopped, about 3 1/2 cups
1 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
1 1/2 pounds turkey breast boneless skinless , cut crosswise in half
1 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
⅔ cup yogurt, plain
3 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped
1 bunch cilantro fresh
1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated

1
Cover beans with cold water.
2
Bring to a boil and boil for 1 to 2 min.
3
Turn off heat and let soak for 1 1/2 hours.
4
Drain beans.
5
Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.
6
Add chopped onion and saute 5 minutes.
7
Add diced chilies, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
8
Saute for 5 minutes.
9
Add beans, chicken broth, chopped tomatillos and cilantro.
10
Note: It's important that the chicken broth contain little or no salt.
11
Salt inhibits the softening of the seed coat of beans.
12
Therefore, if you add salt too early the beans with never soften up.
13
Add turkey breast and simmer until just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
14
Transfer turkey to plate.
15
Cover with foil and refrigerate.
16
Simmer chili until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
17
Cut turkey into 1/2 inch pieces.
18
Add turkey, green onions and lime juice to chili.
19
Stir and heat through.
20
Season with salt and pepper.
21
For cilantro cream: Combine yogurt, parsley, chopped cilantro in a medium bowl.
22
Ladle chili into bowls.
23
Top with spoonful of cilantro cream.
24
Sprinkle with cilantro sprigs and cheese.
25
Cover chili and cilantro cream separately and refrigerate.
26
Before serving, reheat chili over low heat.
27
Note: Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

1439

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

202

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound white beans dried, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 cups onions chopped, 8 ounces green chili peppers canned, diced, and more.

Yes, White Bean Chili with Turkey falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Bean Chili with Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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