Sweet and Spicy Chili

This is a recipe that I got from the Lion House cookbook and modified it a little. It is Vinnie's favorite chili recipe.

20oz ground turkey
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 TBSP chili powder
1 TBSP garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 (14.5oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (7oz) can diced green chilies
3 (14.5oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 C tomato soup
1 C tomato juice
3/4 C brown sugar

*In a large pot, brown the ground turkey. When the turkey is almost completely browned add peppers, onion, garlic and spices. Mix thoroughly and let cook for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If you prefer it less sweet or less spicy cut back on the brown sugar or cayenne pepper.

Black Bean Soup

This recipe is SO easy. I think this is one of my most requested recipes. It's really good and good for you!

1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/4-1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
1 (14.5oz) can chicken broth
2 (14.5oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5oz) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14.5oz) can corn, drained
juice of 1 lime
garlic salt and pepper to taste
cheese
avocado

*Combine everything in a pot and simmer about 20 minutes. You'll know it's ready once the cilantro turns a dark green and the onions are transparent. Easy, right?

Here is everything in the pot.

And this is what it looks like when it's ready.

It can be eaten just like that, but it is best topped with cheese and avocado.