The past few weeks Southern Ontario has been hard hit with some nasty winter weather, with ice and snow covering everything. What better way to combat the cold then with some Healthy Chili to warm your insides. 🙂 What’s even better is that I didn’t have to make it! I am fortunate that my hubby likes to cook and it seems the apple hit Emily on the head on it’s way down because she too enjoys cooking and learning all about it. This great Healthy Chili is a combination of my parent’s recipe with some slight alternations and add on’s from Emily and Doug. Personally I loved it and I think you will too. This chili is “picky child” friendly because it has some healthy surprises hidden inside and it is easy on the wallet to boot! Why not give this recipe a whirl!
Ingredients (for a double batch):
- 2 pounds of lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 large (540ml) can of dark red kidney beans
- 1 large (796 ml) can of diced tomatoes
- 1 large (540ml) can of chick peas
- 2 small (284ml) cans of tomato soup
- 1 small sweet onion
- 3 tbsp of chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of pepper
- grated marble cheese
- sour cream
- nacho chips
Directions:
Brown the ground beef or turkey in a frying pan, draining the fat. If you have a large skillet you can cook it all in the same pan, but we moved the ingredients into a large pot. In the pot pour in your tomato soup and all the kidney beans, adding the juice as well. Cook your Healthy Chili on low to medium, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. Now comes the fun part. In a blender or using a hand blender, puree the chick peas, juice included and the whole can of tomatoes. My hubby Doug chopped up the the onion, but then added it to the blender. Our kids are picky so even the tiniest of onions would have been searched for like they were free tickets to front row seats at a One Direction concert. Your pureed mixture can now be added to your pot! Dump in your chili, garlic powder and pepper and stir away!
Let your Healthy Chili simmer on low for about thirty minutes so that it will thicken. You could add tomato paste to help the thickening process, but we found just letting it simmer did the trick. Your chili is now ready to serve! I enjoy chili on it’s own or adorned so we had a couple of options. Grated marble cheese can be sprinkled on top or mixed in. Use nacho chips to scoop up your servings and add a small dollop of sour cream to offset the spicy chili, if you like. 🙂 Bon appetite!
Will your family eat Healthy Chili? Let us know what you think!
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Suz
Um – yes please! I have made chili exactly once and it was very very good. It’s time for this for sure. Thanks!
It is time to go over to the chilli side Paula 🙂
Suz
OMGosh! Yum. We have been travelling in the car all day and when I looked at this my mouth WATERED. A nice, hearty, healthy, hot, home cooked meal… Mmmm I am going to have to try this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing! I am book marking this bad boy.
LOL, sorry for the torture. I hope you can make some soon!
Suz
I’ve been looking for an easy go-to turkey chili recipe! I will have to try this one. Our freezing cold weather calls for a big bowl of yummy chili! Thanks for sharing.
It so does Renee and we are having leftovers tonight! Perfect for the storm brewing outside, LOL
Suz
Never tried it with the chick peas must give it a try. Glad to see that you put some of your own ideas to the test.
Yes Mom we did and they worked out really well. Enjoy your batch tonight!
Suz
I LOVE chili in the winter! It is one of my favorite things to make, and serve with a warm roll = heaven
Mmmm warm rolls are a great idea Katie!
Suz
oh I love chickpeas, what a great addition!
We are not huge chick pea fans when they are on their own Jennifer, but pureed we had no idea they were in there. 🙂
Suz
Love chili in the winter! I have never put chickpeas in it so that is something new to try. Thanks for the recipe!
It worked very well Judy, give it a try!
Suz
this sounds absolutely amazing. even for the picky hubby 🙂
It worked for my picky kids so…LOL
Suz
This looks so good!! need to make some with the cold weather “polar vortex”
Thank you! Keep warm!
Suz
This looks so good. Perfect weather for Chili !
Bon appetite!
Suz
Yummy! Perfect for these cold winter days
It really is great for warming the tummy 🙂
Suz
This sounds delish ! thanks for sharing , a must try !
Thank you, enjoy!
Suz
I love chill but don’t make it enough. I’ll definitely have to try this recipe!! 🙂
I am the same, but this was so easy and healthy that I will endeavor to make it more often.. Enjoy!
Suz
That looks so tasty and perfect for the weather as of late!
Definitely!
Suz
huge chili fans in my house thanks for the post
My pleasure 🙂
Suz
love chili, going to have to try this recipe
You will love it!
Suz
this looks super yummy gotta try it thanks for posting
My pleasure Michelle, enjoy!
Suz
omg this looks sooo yummy!! thank you for the recipe. definitely have to give this a try!
I hope you enjoy it Kristen!
Suz
yummy! This looks really good. bookmaring this page.
Awesome, thank you Amy 🙂
Suz
looks really good my husband loves chili
This is prefect for all types of eaters 🙂
Suz
Great chili recipe. I have my own which is very similar to yours minus the nacho chips and marble cheese. My family loves chili especially on a cold day!
That is the best part, tweaking it to your own family’s taste!
Suz
Thank you for sharing the recipe 🙂 It looks easy enough that I could make it and I’m not a cook at all, lol
Exactly Jan, LOL. I am not a great cook, but this is great for everyone!
Suz
Mmmmmm I LOVE chilli.. looks like I will be making this recipe on Sunday 🙂 THank you!
Yayy, I hope you enjoy it Kell!! Thanks for stopping in!
Suz
I loved your blog post.Much thanks again. Awesome.
Thank you!
I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but your sites really nice,
keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back later.
Cheers
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I always make my chili with ground Turkey. This recipe sounds great. My family loves chili so I will try this recipe.
It is pretty yummy Tanya! Enjoy!
Yummy, looks good. We eat chili fairly regularly in the winter. I’ve never thought to add tomato soup though and would be a good substitute if I find myself without tomatoes. We have to have bell peppers in ours though. Thanks for sharing.
My kiddos would spot those peppers a mile away, LOL, but maybe I could add them to my chopped mixture 🙂
I find it interesting that you blended the chickpeas into the sauce. Definitely much healthier than using roux or flour to thicken it. Sounds so yummy!
Yes and it did not affect the taste at all, at least not negatively. The kids had no idea it was there!
Oh I’m sure my family would eat this, I definitely would. I would use turkey in my chili. Thank you for sharing this delicious chili recipe.
It is the best chilli Megan and with turkey it is just as good. Bon appetite!
I love this chili recipe – I’m a huge fan of beans in my chili. I was just thinking it is starting to feel like fall, and the first cool day I want to make this chili!
I cant wait to make a pot of Chilli like you made it sounds so delicious….thanks!!!
I love how easy this recipe is and with these ingredients I’m sure it’ll taste delicious
I love how easy it really is. We had it this past weekend and got three meals plus lunches out it. Can’t beat that!
Love chili any time of the year.
Great recipe for tonight when it is so cold!
Oh wow, I haven’t made chili in a very long time. Even though summer is here now I could still go for a plate of chili. Thanks for sharing.
Yum. I haven’t made chili in so long, I think its soon time for a big pot.