chilly days turkey chili
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey
1 white onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 green pepper, chopped and deseeded
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
4 plum tomatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon cumin
1 ½ tablespoon chipotle chili pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 bay leaves
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained
salt and pepper to tasteIn a large pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil. Add ground turkey and brown about 5 minutes, breaking up large pieces with a spatula.Add onion, celery, garlic, pepper, and carrot to pan, and stir. Add crushed tomatoes and plum tomatoes and stir. Add cumin and chipotle pepper and stir. Then add parsley and stir. Add bay leaves.Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes. Add black beans and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in small bowls, with shredded cheese or diced green onions as an optional garnish. Makes at least four servings.