Turkey Chili Soup

Total Time: 6 hrs Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 small fresh whole turkey
• 1 large onion, cut in half
• 2 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large red onions, finely diced
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 medium cooked potatoes, peeled and mashed slightly
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 tablespoons chipotle chile puree
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon spanish paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 cups peeled and diced tomatoes
• 3 cups cooked kidney beans
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 2 cups finely diced cooked turkey (see above)
• 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mustard greens
• 1 cup corn
• 1 teaspoon wine vinegar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• tabasco sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
• fresh guacamole
• low-fat sour cream, mixed with yogurt
• chopped scallion
• cilantro
• grated cheddar cheese, thinly s

Recipe

• 1 to prepare the stock:.
• 2 place all ingredients for the stock in stockpot and fill with cold water until turkey is just covered. bring to a boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until turkey is cooked. remove turkey. when cool enough to handle, debone, and return bones to stockpot, reserving meat. discard skin. cover and continue cooking for another 2 1/2 to 3 hours. strain. set aside.
• 3 to prepare the soup:.
• 4 heat oil in a soup pot. add onions and garlic, sauteing until onions are translucent.
• 5 add celery, carrot, and potatoes. sweat over medium heat for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
• 6 add chili powder, chipotle, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, cooking over low heat for 10 minutes and stirring occasionally.
• 7 add tomatoes, 6 cups stock, beans, peppers, wine and cilantro, simmering for 35 to 40 minutes.
• 8 add turkey, mustard greens, corn and vinegar. cook for 15 minutes.
• 9 season to taste with salt, pepper, tabasco, and lemon. serve with 1 or 2 garnishes.