Chunky Turkey and Fall Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cups (1 L) degreased low sodium turkey stock
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground coriander
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground cumin
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground turmeric
• 1 tsp (5 mL) crushed, dried chili pepper
• 1 large cinnamon stick
• 12 oz (375g) carrots, peeled and cut in 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces
• 12 oz (375g) turnip, peeled and cut in 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces
• 12 oz (375g) parsnips, peeled and cut in 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces
• 2 lb (1 kg) boneless, skinless turkey breast, cut in 2 in (5 cm) pieces
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked, drained chick peas (optional)
• 1 cup (250 mL) raisins
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro or parsley leaves (optional)