Pumpkin Black Bean Turkey Chili

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Haven't tried this one yet; posting for future use. Looks interesting to me."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 22mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups chopped cooked turkey
• 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup cream sherry
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, yellow bell pepper, and garlic; stir and cook for about 8 minutes or until soft.
3. Add in oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
4. Cook and stir 1 minute.
5. Add in black beans, turkey, pumpkin, tomatoes with liquid, broth, sherry, and salt/pepper to taste.
6. Bring mixture to a boil; stir occasionally.
7. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
8. Serve hot.

Reviews

[blcook06]

I made this for our church Fall Festival and its a good thing I took some out for lunch the next day cause there was NONE left at the end of the night. It was delicious and the pumpkin gave it such a rich flavor. I also added a bit of cinnamon which really complimented the rest of the flavors.

 

[Mrs.Resner]

I made this for a family Christmas gathering and although everyone was a little hesitant, once they tried it they loved it. I used ground turkey instead of chopped cooked turkey and didn't have cream sherry to add. I did add a couple dashes of cayenne pepper (I love a little heat!). Will definitely be making this again. Thanks!

 

[Catherine B.]

Have made this chili for years after finding first in a crock pot cookbook. Simply saute the veggies in a skillet in olive oil for about 8 minutes, then add the spices & herbs sauteing another minute to warm them up. Dump all in a 4-quart crock pot and cook on low for 7-8 hours. I love the texture from the pumpkin. YUM!

 

[sheepdoc]

Used 2 celery ribs instead of the bell pepper, leftover Butternut Squash Tian (66047), mashed, and 2 cups chicken in box and 1.5 cups Rescued Turkey Stock (24576), no sherry. All dark meat turkey. 1 tsp cumin, 2 tsp chili powder for wimpy DH.

 

[luminajd]

This soup is WONDERFUL, I would give it 10 stars if I could. Very easy and quick to make. The only turkey I had was frozen turkey burgers, I just chopped them up. I tasted it before I added the spices and it was bland, but after the spices it was perfect. I will be making this regularly. I do have to say this made about 8 servings for us.