Return the pot or skillet to the stove and turn the heat to medium, add the oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent about 5 minutes. Add in the celery, chopped peppers and carrot.
Add the turkey to the vegetables, the bay leaf, jalapeno, tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and maple syrup, bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.