Pumpkin Turkey Chili that’s creamy and comforting to fill your family’s bellies, yet still loaded with veggies and nutrients to enrich their bodies. This is definitely a keeper fall recipe!
In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots, celery and ½ teaspoon of the salt; cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and starting to brown. Add the garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, thyme, sage, chili and the rest of the salt; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the beans, pumpkin, and broth, then bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover halfway, and let gently simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat, stir in the Half & Half, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Creamy Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Serves 4 to 6

2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 large carrots, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, separated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
1 ½ pounds ground dark meat turkey
2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained
1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
2 cups chicken broth
¾ cup Half & Half

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots, celery and ½ teaspoon of the salt; cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and starting to brown. Add the garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, thyme, sage, chili and the rest of the salt; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, pumpkin, and broth, then bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover halfway, and let gently simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the Half & Half, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.