Description
A cozy, one-pot pumpkin chili that blends spicy Italian sausage, smoky spices, and creamy pumpkin puree for a hearty and comforting fall meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (≈ 450 g) ground spicy Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon 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
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- Optional garnishes: roasted pumpkin seeds, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add ground spicy Italian sausage, break it up, and cook for 8–10 minutes until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel–lined plate.
- Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 10–12 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes with juices, kidney beans, black beans, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and the browned sausage. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like sour cream, cheddar cheese, avocado, or roasted pumpkin seeds.
Notes
- For a vegetarian/vegan version, omit sausage and use extra beans and vegetable broth.
- Add chipotle peppers or cayenne for more heat.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Thicken further by simmering uncovered or mashing some beans.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
