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A bowl of vibrant Pumpkin Chili garnished with green herbs, surrounded by ingredients on a wooden table.

Pumpkin Chili

A hearty and flavorful pumpkin chili perfect for cozy nights, combining spicy sausage, beans, and roasted tomatoes with warming spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 unit onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 0.75 tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 15-oz cans fire-roasted tomatoes, not drained
  • 1 15-oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
Garnishes
  • to taste roasted pumpkin seeds
  • to taste sour cream
  • to taste shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • to taste avocado

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Cook sausage for 8–10 minutes until browned; remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 10–12 minutes until softened.
  4. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cinnamon; cook 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, broth, and sausage; simmer for 20 minutes.

Notes

Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.