Description
Warm up with a cozy bowl of Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Chili, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly fall evenings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 2 (15 oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Cook the sausage: Until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper, cook until softened.
- Add seasonings: Garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, and salt.
- Combine ingredients: Return sausage to the pot, add pumpkin, tomatoes, beans, and broth.
- Simmer: Uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more if needed.
- Serve: Hot with desired toppings.
Notes
Notes:
- You can swap Italian sausage for ground beef or turkey.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add an extra can of beans.
- This chili freezes well and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg