The below chili recipe includes helpful nutrients for CLL patients like:

• Cumin
  • May help limit cancer cell progression
  • Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
• Red kidney beans
  • Great source of potassium, phosphorus, iron, protein, fiber, and phytonutrients
• Tomatoes 
  •  High in vitamin C, potassium, folate, vitamin K, and antioxidant lycopene

Classic Chili

Total time: 30 minutes (prep time 5 minutes, cook time 25 minutes)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons granulated organic cane sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper* (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Instructions

1. Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the turkey is browned, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), drained beans, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
5. Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. 

Nutrition Information per Serving

Serving: 1/6th of the recipe | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g 

Source: The Wholesome Dish