5 from 12 votes
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Turkey Pumpkin Chili blends ground turkey with savory spices, canned pumpkin puree, beans, diced tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables to produce a rich, hearty chili. The combination of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and oregano creates warm, layered flavors balanced by the creamy texture of pumpkin and the meatiness of beans. Simmering melds the ingredients into a comforting and satisfying meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
402 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion peeled and diced, medium
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper desseded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 15 ounce diced tomatoes fire-roasted, canned
- 15 ounce pumpkin puree canned
- 15 ounce Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, can
- 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Set a large (5-6 quart) soup pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil to the pot.
- When the oil is hot add in the onions, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion starts to become translucent. When this happens add in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in the ground turkey and using the blunt end of a spatula break up the meat and brown.
- Stir in the ground spices and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the turkey is no longer pink.
- Stir in the tomatoes, pumpkin puree, beans, and chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- If the chili becomes too thick add more chicken stock.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, etc.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
(76%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
609mg
(25%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 609mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.