White Chili (why haven't we made this before?)

Materials:

Chili:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1-1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chili peppers
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 3/4 tsp ground white pepper (to taste)
• 3 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
• 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Garnish:

• Sour Cream
• Fresh Cilantro
• Tortilla Chips

Methods:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, saute the garlic, onion and tur key for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned.
2. Add the chili peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne and white pepper and saute another 5 min.
3. Add two cans of the beans (drained) and the chicken broth to the pot.
4. Take the third can on beans and mash by fork or puree in a blender or food processor.
5. Add mashed beans and cheese to the pot.
6. Stir well and simmer for 10+ min under thickened and cheese is melted.
7. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some cilantro on top with chips to dip!