Arkhan the Cruel's Flame-Roasted Halfling Chili

D&D 2024 recipe: Arkhan the Cruel's Flame-Roasted Halfling Chili. Source: Heroes' Feast. recipe type Uncommon Cuisine, serves 4-6, diet Vegan Ingredients 1.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1.5 tablespoons chili powder 1.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves 0.25 teaspoon cayenne, or as needed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 slices bacon 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 (15-ounce) can tomato puree 2 teaspoons dark or light brown sugar 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Oyster crackers, freshly cooked buttered noodles, grated Cheddar cheese, and/or finely chopped onion for serving (optional) Instructions In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, chili powder, cinnamon, oregano, cumin, allspice, cloves, cayenne, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Set aside. In a blender or food processor, puree half the kidney beans with about ¾ cup of the broth until smooth and set aside. In a small Dutch oven over medium heat, fry the bacon, turning it over as necessary, until well-rendered and lightly browned, about 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, chop it, and reserve. Return the pot to medium heat, add the onion and a pinch of salt to the rendered bacon fat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and the reserved spice mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the remaining 1¼ cups broth and bring to a simmer, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen and dissolve any browned bits. Add the tomato puree, brown sugar, and pureed bean mixture and stir to incorporate. Add the ground turkey and break it into large chunks (it will break down more on its own). Add the remaining kidney beans and stir...