I know what you’re thinking … What? Another recipe with pumpkin in it?
And yes, you are right. This is my fourth pumpkin recipe in a row. First there were the Pumpkin Dirt Pudding Cups for Halloween, then a Pumpkin Apple Crisp, then a Facebook post about Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal and now this Turkey Pumpkin Chili.
Some might call it pumpkin overload. Some might call it madness. But if you’re like me and you could never eat enough pumpkin … I call it culinary heaven. My philosophy is the more pumpkin I eat before winter hits, the better! Who’s with me? Proud pumpkin lovers raise your hands high!
If on the other hand you are a pumpkin hater, I promise next week’s recipes will not involve pumpkin so stay with me! Also regardless of whether or not you like pumpkin I promise you will love this recipe for Turkey Pumpkin Chili.
I’m not kidding when I say that out of all of the chili recipes I’ve ever come up with, this is my favorite chili recipe of all time! Between the ground turkey, black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, green pepper, onions and dash of pumpkin, there is so much to love about this healthy and comforting chili.
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- 1 lb. ground turkey, cooked
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can pumpkin
- 1 cup corn kernals
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about five minutes.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and pumpkin bringing to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined and heated through.
- Ladle chili into bowls and serve with tortilla chips.
There can never be too much pumpkin! I’m all for getting as much pumpkin in as possible – especially if it is in a variety of ways. Sweet – check. Savory – check. And that is the prettiest pumpkin I have ever seen!
That’s the best thing about pumpkin — You can have it both ways! And thanks! My husband gets all the credit for picking that one out.
You can never have too many pumpkin recipes, Lauren! Besides, I don’t have ANY on my blog (aside from the keg, but that doesn’t count), so you are making up for me!
LOVE this chili! It’s like fully loaded pumpkin chili heaven! So much deliciousness in one bowl! I want to cozy up on the couch and devour a vat of this! Heading over to check out the recipe now! Cheers, lovely- to a beautiful rest of the week and weekend! XO
Haha I’m glad you’re with me on that one Cheyanne. Alex would disagree, but that means more pumpkin for me! Let me know if you end up trying this chili. It really is my new favorite! Have a wonderful weekend dear! We are getting a puppy this weekend (I think) so stay tuned and I’ll introduce him on the blog next week!!!
I so agree about eating all the pumpkin things possible while it’s in season! It takes comfort food to a whole new level for me in the fall/winter!
This recipe looks so good & I cannot wait to try it! Thanks for sharing. I found you via the SHINE Blog Hop and I’m so glad I did!
Glad you can understand my pumpkin addiction Alison! Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous week!
I can’t wait to make this recipe! Love your blog and cooking style. Happy fall to you!
Aww thanks so much Samantha! Have an awesome week!!
I don’t know why I’ve never used pumpkin in chili before! This looks wonderful!
I LOVE turkey chili Lauren! Perfect flavor combination for fall! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Mary Ann! Have an awesome Monday!
Okay this really does sound amazing! I love pumpkin and chili and what a great idea for a combination!
Thanks for sharing on the Shine Blog Hop!
Thanks Tiffany! It’s definitely my favorite chili recipe! I hope you enjoy it!
This really sounds delicious! Pumpkin + turkey chili = Heaven!
It’s a new favorite of mine for sure! I hope you enjoy it!
What a lovely chili! I love adding pumpkin to just about everything!! Savory pumpkin things are my fav!
Thanks Rebecca! I love savory pumpkin things, too! I bet pumpkin biscuits would taste great with this chili now that I think about it …
I simply adore pumpkin and grow a ton of edible varieties every summer…and yet I have never tried it in chili…yum!! Love it!
A pumpkin garden? That sounds delightful Tessa! Would love to see that in the summer.
Well luckily I think it is impossible to get enough pumpkin during the cold months. This recipe looks amazing!
Pumpkin should be a year-round flavor! Love this idea!
This looks so delicious. I love Chili and pumpkin is such a great addition!
Next week, the weather has been predicted to cool off. This recipe is going on my menu!
Thanks for sharing at The Loft
I’m so ready for fall! This is my favorite time of the year to cook.
Let me know what you think of the chili!
I cannot wait to try this one out! Fall and Soup and Chili are best when served up with friends! Thanks for sharing at the Loft!
Yum! Printing to make!
Awesome!! Let me know what you think. This is literally my favorite fall chili! <3