Summer Harvest White Chili Recipe

This vibrant Summer Harvest White Chili is a flavor explosion! Unlike traditional chili, this recipe incorporates unexpected ingredients for a unique and delicious twist. Made with lean ground dark turkey (but chicken or pork work too!), sweet corn, and a medley of fresh summer vegetables, this chili is both hearty and refreshing. The flexible recipe encourages customization to your taste, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend gathering. Get ready to experience a summer chili unlike any other!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 677 kcal
Protein 135g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Summer Harvest White Chili

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How to Make Summer Harvest White Chili

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground dark turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of white beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15-ounce) can of corn, drained (or 2 cups of fresh corn kernels cut from the cob), 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 zucchini, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional), 4 cups of chicken broth, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro or sour cream before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

21g

Carbs

24g