Turkey Pumpkin Chili
 
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A hearty dish that leaves you feeling satisfied with leftover turkey and pumpkin. It's a healthy way to detox from your holiday food coma.
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Recipe type: Soups
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz.), rinsed and drained
  • 1 can great northern beans (15 oz.), rinsed and drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz.) with liquid or 2-3 fresh Roma tomatoes, diced (if using fresh add ¼ cup chicken broth or water)
  • ½ can diced green chilis (4 oz. can size) or entire can if you want more kick
  • ½ cup can pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1-2 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups diced cooked turkey
Directions
  1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium high heat. Sauté onions until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add all other ingredients.
  3. Bring pot to a boil. Once boiling cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Adjust to taste adding more salt, pepper, cumin or chili powder.
  5. Serve with additional toppings such as freshly diced tomatoes and avocados, shredded cheddar or Monterrey jack cheese, tortilla chips and sour cream. Enjoy!
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakesgf.com/turkey-pumpkin-chili/