Southwestern Black Bean Turkey Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 cup chopped fresh mild chile
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped leek
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups fresh corn (or equivalent frozen, defrosted)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cups shredded cooked turkey or 4 cups cooked chicken
• 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat.
• 2 add vegetables and cook for 10 minutes, until they are softened.
• 3 add the next 7 ingredients (oregano through salt) and whisk until the mixture is combined and bubbles.
• 4 stir for 3 minutes, or until the flour is golden.
• 5 gradually stir in the water.
• 6 puree 1 cup of corn and add to the chili.
• 7 add the remaining corn, sugar, chicken or turkey, and black beans.
• 8 simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 9 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 10 serve immediately, or keep in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.