TURKEY CHILI WITH PASTA

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Some may call it witches' stew, but we think this hearty chili is the ultimate comfort food. It's a perfect warmer on chilly autumn nights. -Pat Schmeling, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey
3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, thinly sliced green onions and ripe olives

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, celery, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add the juices, tomato sauce, brown sugar, seasonings and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add beans and macaroni to turkey mixture; heat through. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish servings with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges