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Gluten Free Turkey and Pumpkin Chili garnished with sour cream and cheese

Pumpkin & Turkey Chili with Leftovers

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  • Author: Chelsea Joy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: stovetop
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

With pumpkin puree, tomato paste, poblano peppers, beans, and classic chili spices, this healthy chili builds flavor so your leftover turkey is anything but boring.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
  • 1 15-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 15-oz cans Great Northern beans, drained
  • 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 cups leftover chopped roasted turkey OR 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • Sour cream, cheddar cheese, parsley, cilantro, and roasted pumpkin seeds, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven on medium heat. Add onion, poblano, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne, remaining salt, and black pepper. Stir until vegetables are coated, cooking for another minute.
  3. Stir in pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mash 1/2 a can of beans with a fork as best you can. Stir the bean mash, remaining beans, and turkey. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes. 
  5. Serve topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, parsley, cilantro, and/or roasted pumpkin seeds, if desired.