Turkey and White Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound dried navy beans, picked over
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons Emeril’s Southwest Essence, recipe follows
• 1 2/3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (10-ounce) cans Ro’tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles (original), undrained
• 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles, undrained
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro stems
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Sour cream, for serving
• Grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, for serving
• Chopped green onions, for serving