- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 500g (1lb) minced turkey or chicken
- 1 tbsp chilli powder (chilli powders do vary enormously in spiciness. My powder is mild, but proceed with caution!)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 x 400g (14oz) cans of chopped tomatoes
- 1 litre (2 pints) chicken stock - you may need a little more or a little less depending on how you like your chilli soup
- 1 x 400g (14oz) can kidney beans (or another type of bean, if you prefer), drained and rinsed
For the garnish (optional) -
- chopped avocado
- sour cream
- spring onions, finely sliced
- fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
- fresh chillies, finely sliced