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Italian turkey and spinach chili in a pot and a bowl.
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5 from 3 votes

Italian Turkey and Spinach Chili

This delicious chili can satisfy the hungriest of armies.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: pressure cooker
Keyword: Instant Pot Italian Turkey and Spinach Chili
Servings: 10
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. (.91 kg) ground turkey
  • 16 oz. (500 mL) chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) cooking sherry
  • 15 oz. (425 g) can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz. (235 g) can of great northern beans, drained
  • 1-6 oz. (175 g) can green chilis
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) tomato paste
  • 1-8 oz. (250 mL) spinach, frozen and chopped
  • 2 celery ribs about 1/4 cup (60 mL)
  • 3 carrots about 1/2 cup (125 mL)
  • 1 medium onion about 1/2 cup (125 mL)
  • 6 cloves garlic about 3 tsp. (15 mL)
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Herb de Province
  • 1 Tbsp. (15 mL )dried basil
  • 2 tsp. (10 mL) salt
  • 1 tsp. (5 mL) chili powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh parsley, minced, for garnish
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet sauté ground turkey over medium high heat until cooked through, and no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a large bowl. (To freeze, set aside to cool.)
  • Drain and rinse great northern beans.
  • Puree onion until smooth, dice celery and carrots, mince garlic. Add to the bowl with the cooked turkey.
  • In same large bowl, combine beans, chicken stock, cooking sherry, diced tomatoes, green chilis, tomato paste, spinach, Herb de Province, basil, salt, chili powder, and bay leaf. mix well.

MAKE IT NOW

  • Transfer bowl contents to a large (approx. 5 quart) slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours. Garnish with minced parsley.

MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL

  • Let the cooked ground turkey cool completely, then add remaining ingredients. Transfer to a labeled gallon-size (4 L) freezer bag. Seal, removing as much air as possible, and freeze flat.

THAW AND COOK

  • Place bag in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours to thaw. Pour contents into a large (approx. 5 quart) slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours. Right before serving, garnish with fresh minced parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3775IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2.7mg