Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds ground turkey, white and dark combined
• 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 large sweet red pepper, cored, deveined and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 jalapeno pepper, cored, deveined and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 tablespoon, dried
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth, fresh or canned
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 15-ounce cans of red kidney beans, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream (optional)