[CH] Tonight's Dinner - White Chili - x/p to DePepperMan

RisaG (radiorlg@home.com)
Fri, 15 Dec 2000 18:49:25 -0500

This was tonight's dinner. Great use for leftover holiday turkey meat. Add
some ground uncooked turkey along with it and it is even better. I didn't
have any so I didn't use it. Also add more chile, of course. Being that I
cook for my DH, I used less but I'll be adding hot sauce at the table!

                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               White Chili

Recipe By     : RisaG
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chilis & Stews                   Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           onion -- chopped
   1      tbsp          garlic -- minced
   2      tbsp          vegetable oil
   2      tsp           ground cumin -- or to taste
   2      cups          cooked turkey meat -- chopped
     1/3  cup           pearl barley
   1      16 oz can     cannellini beans -- drained & rinsed
   1                    jalapeno pepper -- chopped
   3      cups          chicken broth or turkey broth
   1      tsp           dried mexican oregano -- crumbled
   1      tsp           kosher salt
     3/4  tbsp          Wondra flour -- dissolved in
     1/4  cup           water
   2      cups          Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
                        Garnishes:
                        scallions -- chopped
                        fat-free sour cream
                        salsa -- your favorite

In a large dutch oven or pot, cook the onion and garlic in oil over
moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the
cooked turkey, barley, beans, jalapeno, broth, mexican oregano, salt and
simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. Stir the Wondra
mixture, add to pot and simmer chili, uncovered for 15 minutes. Season with
salt and pepper.

To serve: Ladle into heated serving bowls, sprinkle with cheese, dollop of
sour cream, sprinkle of scallions and a dollop of salsa.

Makes 7-1/2 cups, enough for 4-5 servings.

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RisaG