It’s Black Friday and I am snug as a bug in my warm house eating pie for breakfast. Are you one of the crazy ones who gets up at 2 am to go searching for a deal? I just like my warm bed way too much to be one of those shoppers. Now I will admit we have braved the crowds a few times on past Black Fridays…just never early in the morning!
We spent a fun day with family yesterday. Our bellies were stuffed to the limits with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. And let’s not forget the desserts!!! We don’t mess around with desserts in our family…3 different pies, fudge, lemon bars, pumpkin dip and cookies, rice krispie treats, candy, and pumpkin rolls. It’s quite possible we had more dessert than food. Ok, maybe not…but we sure had our fill of the sweet stuff. I personally felt it was my duty to sample every dessert…and they were all fantastic!!!
Thank goodness for elastic pants and soup to the rescue on the day after Thanksgiving. Do you have leftover turkey or chicken in your fridge too? This easy soup is the answer to your tight pants. It is so easy to put together and even easier on your waist. I need a few of these kind of recipes after eating so much yesterday.
The best thing about this soup is that you can have it on your table in about 30 minutes. That leaves you all day to eat pie , I mean clean the house and put up Christmas decorations.
The other great thing about this soup…you can throw it all in the crock pot, set it to low, and forget about dinner all day too. I kind of never remember to put things in the crock pot in time, so I am thankful for easy breezy soups that come together fast when my kids are ready for dinner and they “can’t wait” to eat!
One of these days I will be better organized and start planning my meals out a little better. Until then I have left over turkey in my fridge just waiting for sandwiches and soup.
Spicy turkey chili made with 2 kinds of beans and green chilies.
Ingredients
- 4 c. cooked turkey (or chicken)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 c. onion
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- 2 cans diced green chilies (4 oz. each)
- 2 cans white beans (15 oz. each)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz.)
- 4 c. chicken broth
Instructions
- In a deep saucepan, combine the onions, garlic, and oil. Saute until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken, salt, pepper, chilies and broth and stir together.
- Remove 1/2 c. of the white beans and mash with 2 Tbsp. broth. Stir into the soup with the rest of the beans. Heat to boiling. Remove from the heat and serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.
Notes
You can also place all the ingredients in a crock pot and heat on low for 3-4 hours.
The Witch's Kitchen says
As I was getting up at 5:30 am this morning to get ready to go to work, my three boys were in the kitchen eating Thanksgiving Dinner all over again.
I’m betting there will be nothing left when I get home tonight to make soup or anything else!
Liz says
I’m with you Jocelyn, I’m not getting out of my warm, cozy bed for any deal! Have a great weekend!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Love this chili! Leftover turkey chili is my favorite. This year I didn’t cook – no leftovers! BOO! It’s why I’m making turkey for Christmas. 🙂 I shopped today – but not until like, 8am. Too early is too crazy!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Ugh, I NEVER Black Friday shop–unless you count online shopping, and then I’m all over it. 🙂 We love crock pot chili at my house, and this looks like a great version–healthy, too!
Erin @ Wholly Delicious Dishes says
This looks really good. I love a meal that is quick and delicious. I am not a Black Friday shop-a-thon participant however, I am a big supporter of pie for breakfast:)
K C @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says
Looks yummy! I’m pinning it for after Christmas when I have leftover turkey. None now as I don’t cook at Thanksgiving (other than 10lbs of mashed potatoes). Can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
Raquel says
That is such a great use of the turkey leftovers! I would not have thought of putting it in chili! Hope your Thanksgiving was great Jocelyn!
lindsay says
Hi! This is so awesome! I am including it in a slow cooker recipe collection here http://mommyssweetconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/34-slow-cooker-soups-stews-and-chilis.html
SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen says
This looks like a soup I would absolutely LOVE!! Thanks for bringing it to the countdown– I can see why it made your list for the best soups of 2012.