Sundays Are For Soup

Turkey, White Bean and Spinach Chili

Here's an easy and satisfying soup (it's more than a soup, kind of a chili and almost a stew) to make on a wintry Sunday afternoon.

6 servings

25 minutes from stovetop to table!

1 Tbs olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
1 pound ground turkey (not extra lean, a little fat adds flavor!)
4 Tsp chili powder (mild to 3 alarm (!) whatever your preference)
1 Tbs ground cumin
1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes in thick puree (chopped)
1 can (15 oz) cannelini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1/2 bag of fresh spinach
1 dollop sour cream per serving
Grated white cheddar cheese for garnish

Heat oil in a dutch oven or soup pot, add chopped onion and cook 5 mins til carmelized

Add ground turkey and cook 8 mins, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, til no pink is left

Stir in cumin and chili powder and cook for about 1 minute

Add tomatoes with the puree, the beans and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.

Stir in the spinach, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.

It's very good over Jasmine rice made with a little butter and salt. Garnish with sour cream, grated white cheddar, or a piece of corn bread.

Looking forward to Monday's lunch. I put the rest into single serving containers---chili-oop freezes very well.