Ancho and Chipotle Turkey Chili

Serves:

• 4 dried ancho chiles
• 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 pounds white or yellow onions, chopped (3 cups)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 pounds ground turkey (preferably dark meat, and preferably coarsely ground)
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can pureed tomatoes
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can hominy, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Garnish: additional chopped cilantro