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Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe
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5.1 from 17 reviews

This Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Combining the savory flavors of ground turkey, sweet pumpkin puree, and a medley of beans, this chili is enriched with fresh vegetables and warming spices. The addition of sour cream adds a creamy texture, making it a wholesome, satisfying meal that balances protein, fiber, and savory spices in a nutritious bowl.

Ingredients

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Meat and Dairy

  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp sour cream

Vegetables

  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (chopped)

Pantry

  • 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)

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar or honey
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped carrots and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add chopped celery and cook while stirring for another 3 minutes. Finally, add diced onions and continue cooking until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Cook turkey: Add the ground turkey to the Dutch oven and stir continuously with the vegetables, cooking until the turkey is fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. If using leftover cooked turkey, cook the vegetables an additional 5 minutes before adding the turkey and other ingredients in the next step.
  3. Create broth: Stir in pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, navy beans, cannellini beans, chicken broth, chopped spinach, fresh thyme, chili powder, and sugar or honey. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  4. Add creaminess and season: Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated and remove the chili from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and enjoy warm as a delicious, comforting meal.

Notes

  • If using leftover turkey, add it towards the end to avoid overcooking.
  • Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey with extra beans or a meat substitute and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Adding a dollop of sour cream on top when serving enhances the creaminess.
  • Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried thyme if needed (use about one-third the amount).
  • This chili stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes nicely for up to 3 months.

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