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Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili

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A comforting bowl of creamy turkey pumpkin chili, perfect for cozy gatherings on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground 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

  1. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, add onion, carrots, and celery, sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Brown the turkey: Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Add the pumpkin and tomatoes: Stir in pumpkin puree and diced tomatoes, warm through for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in the broth: Add chicken broth, stirring to combine, bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Toss in the beans: Fold in navy and cannellini beans and spinach, simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Season it up: Stir in thyme, chili powder, and sugar or honey, adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Finish with dairy: Stir in sour cream right before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace turkey with beans or roasted vegetables. Always season to taste.

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Keywords: chili, turkey chili, pumpkin chili, cozy meals, comfort food

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