Pumpkin Chili
This delightful pumpkin chili combines ground turkey with a medley of vegetables and warm spices, making it a cozy, nourishing dish ideal for gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large soup pot
Ingredients
Chili Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 whole red bell peppers diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1.5-2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce can reduced sodium pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Serving:
- as desired sliced jalapeño for serving
- as desired chopped avocado, cilantro, red onion, and/or non-dairy plain yogurt for serving
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Incorporate the diced onion, sweet potato, both bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté these ingredients for approximately 5 to 7 minutes until they become tender.
- Add the ground turkey along with salt and pepper to the pot. Cook this mixture until the turkey is browned, which typically takes about 5 to 7 minutes, ensuring you break apart any larger pieces.
- Once the turkey is browned, introduce the chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds or until the spices release their aroma.
- Pour in the rinsed pinto beans, pumpkin purée, tomato sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Let the chili simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If the chili thickens too much, add additional broth or water to achieve the consistency you prefer.
- At the end of cooking, taste the chili and modify the seasonings as desired. For a spicier and smokier flavor, you can add more chipotle chili powder cautiously. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.