Name: Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey); 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery; 1 small onion, diced; 2 tbsp butter; 15 oz pumpkin puree; 14.5 oz diced tomatoes; 2 cups chicken broth; 15 oz navy beans, drained and rinsed; 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tbsp sugar or honey; 2 tbsp sour cream; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A delightful blend of ground turkey, hearty beans, and seasonal pumpkin, creating a rich and satisfying chili perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs ground turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey)
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery
1 small onion, diced
2 tbsp butter
15 oz pumpkin puree
14.5 oz diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
15 oz navy beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp sugar or honey
2 tbsp sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Sauté aromatics: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped carrots and let them cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Next, add the sliced celery and cook for another 3 minutes. Finally, toss in the diced onions and cook until they’re translucent, about 3 more minutes.
Cook turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot and stir with the sautéed vegetables. Cook until the turkey is thoroughly browned, around 8-10 minutes. If you’re using leftover turkey, skip the step of cooking the turkey and simply cook the vegetables a bit longer before adding the turkey.
Create broth: Stir in the pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, both types of beans, chicken broth, chopped spinach, thyme, chili powder, and sugar or honey. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Finishing touches: Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and gently stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Spoon the chili into bowls and enjoy!

Notes

Serve warm in rustic bowls, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and fresh thyme. Pair with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg