HEARTY TURKEY CHILI

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"My mother-in-law introduced our family to this chili a few years ago, and we can't seem to get enough of it!" It makes a lot, so why not freeze extra portions for warming lunches or dinners on hectic nights ahead? Judy Niemeyer - Brenham, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium V8 juice
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, onion and celery over medium heat or until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges