====== Turkey Chili ======

===== Ingredients =====

  * 2 pkgs ground turkey
  * 1 Lg can chicken broth
  * 2 Sm cans chicken broth
  * 3 cans great northern beans, 2 ½ cans drained, ½ can mashed to thicken sauce 
  * 3 stalks celery, chopped
  * 1 small onion, chopped
  * 1 small green pepper, chopped
  * 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  * 2 carrots, shredded
  * 1 can mexicorn/regular corn, drained
  * 1 c. cabbage, chopped (optional)
  * 2 c. kale, rinsed well and finely chopped (only use the curly edges, not the stem)
  * 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  * 1 packet McCormick’s White Chicken Chili powder

Spices to use as desired: Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Poultry Seasoning, Sage, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Red Pepper Flakes (optional), Cayenne Pepper (optional), Tarragon, Salt, Pepper, a tiny dash of Nutmeg 

Optionally, serve with:

  * Sour Cream
  * Cilantro, chopped
  * Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

===== Steps =====

  - Chop all veggies before you start to brown turkey. Add a little olive oil in large stockpot and brown turkey which has been seasoned with salt, pepper, sage and poultry seasoning. 
  - Add celery, onion, peppers, carrots and cabbage to the browned turkey. Cook about 8 minutes on medium heat until onions are translucent. 
  - Add all the spices in desired amounts including the whole packet of White Chicken Chili powder, minced garlic and the 1 lg. can of chicken broth/stock. Stir. 
  - Cook for 10 minutes at a nice simmer.
  - Add drained beans and mashed beans to thicken, more chicken broth if needed, the drained corn and the kale. Simmer an additional 10-15 minutes. Don’t stir too much or you’ll smash all the beans. 
  - Taste for additional seasonings if needed.

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, topped with freshly chopped cilantro and ringed with sharp cheddar cheese.