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Hearty Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili

This Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili is loaded with pumpkin puree, veggies, beans, and a homemade spice blend. It's hearty, filling, and oh-so-tasty! Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 extra-large or 2 small avocado (cubed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 5 green onions (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 10 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (finely minced)
  • 5 tablespoons light sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 Jalapeño (seeds and membrane removed, minced)
  • 2 ounces baked tortilla chips (crushed)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 medium carrots (diced into ½-inch cubes)
  • chopped cilantro (for garnish)
  • 4 large portobello mushrooms (stemmed, wiped clean and cubed)
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 28-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can pureed pumpkin
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups unsalted vegetable stock

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine everything in the seasoning mix.  Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the carrots and mushrooms and cook until carrots start to brown and mushrooms release some of their liquid, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add the seasoning mix and stir to evenly coat.
  6. Add the corn, tomatoes, pumpkin, beans and stock and mix well.
  7. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. When carrots are fork tender, remove from heat, serve 1 cup of chili and top with desired toppings.

Notes

  • *Nutrition info for toppings includes ½ a green onion, 1 ounce avocado, 1 tablespoon cheese, ½ tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon crushed tortilla chips (per serving).
  • *Nutrition info for toppings includes ½ a green onion, 1 ounce avocado, 1 tablespoon cheese, ½ tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon crushed tortilla chips (per serving).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup plus toppings* Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup plus toppings*
Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 674mg 28%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.