Hearty Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Homemade pumpkin chili in a bowl topped with avocado, cilantro, and sour cream

Hearty Pumpkin Chili Recipe

This hearty pumpkin chili brings cozy fall flavors to your dinner table with a perfect balance of warmth, spice, and comfort. Made with pumpkin puree, beans, and your choice of meat or vegetables, it’s a nourishing, one-pot meal that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Fall-Inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Resting Time: 5

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Calories: 310kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

Large Dutch oven or soup pot For even heat and simmering
Wooden Spoon For stirring without scratching
Cutting board For prepping vegetables
Chef’s knife For dicing ingredients
Ladle For serving
Airtight container For storing leftovers

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive oil Or vegetable oil
1 large Onion Diced
4 cloves Garlic Minced
1 lb Ground turkey Or beef, chicken, or plant-based alternative
1 medium Bell pepper Diced
15 oz Pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling
28 oz Crushed tomatoes
30 oz Beans Black, kidney, or pinto, drained and rinsed
2 cups Broth Vegetable or chicken
4 oz Diced green chiles Optional for heat
2 tablespoon Chili powder
1 tablespoon Ground cumin
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth
0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust for heat
2 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Maple syrup Or brown sugar to balance acidity
Toppings Cheese, cilantro, avocado, pepitas, sour cream

Instructions

Heat oil and sauté onions until soft, then add garlic
Add meat and cook until browned
Stir in spices to toast and release aroma
Add pumpkin puree, tomatoes, beans, and broth
Simmer for 25–30 minutes until thickened
Adjust seasonings; serve with toppings

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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