Pumpkin Chili with Cornbread Croutons

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4.9

39 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    248 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Chili with Cornbread Croutons

This easy pumpkin chili is a fall favorite! Top with your favorite chili toppings and cornbread croutons for the ultimate bowl of chili!

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Ingredients

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For the Chili:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped, medium
  • 1 red pepper seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeds removed and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 30 oz fire roasted tomatoes
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained, canned
  • 15 oz pinto beans rinsed and drained, canned
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling, canned
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup corn we use fire roasted, frozen, roasted
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder plus 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Toppings:

  • cheese shredded
  • avocado sliced
  • green onion sliced
  • jalapeño slices

For the Cornbread Croutons:

  • 4 cups cornbread cut into 1-inch cubes, day old
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, red pepper, and yellow pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetable soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, pumpkin, vegetable broth, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and let the chili simmer on low for 15 minutes.
  3. While the chili is simmering, make the cornbread croutons, if using. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cornbread cubes on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and toss. Spread the croutons out so they are iIn an even layer and not touching. Sprinkle with a little salt. Bake for 15 minutes, turning half way through, or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.
  4. To serve, ladle the chili into bowls. Top with desired toppings and cornbread croutons, if using. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use store bought cornbread to make the cornbread. You can freeze the chili for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 596mg (25%) Potassium 711mg (15%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 9623IU (192%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 596mg 25%
Potassium 711mg 15%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 9623IU 192%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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