Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Try this warm and comforting turkey pumpkin chili as a quick & easy weeknight soup recipe – perfect for chilly days!
Soup recipes are some of my favorites. I was on the lookout for a new one, and stumbled onto the idea of turkey pumpkin chili.
Since spicy pumpkin soup is in my list of favorite soups, I thought I’d try it out.
A new twist on classic chili, this turkey pumpkin soup has a great mix of flavors – using ground turkey meat and canned pumpkin.
And, the best part? It’s so very quick and easy to make! The only thing you need to chop is the onions.;)
Ingredients you’ll need for this soup recipe:
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for exact measurments and instructions.
- Olive oil – To help get the onions sauteing.
- Diced onion
- Fresh, minced garlic – or garlic powder could be subsitutued if you don’t have fresh on hand.
- salt and pepper to taste
- Ground turkey – Or ground chicken could be substituted if you prefer.
- Chicken broth – I use OXO chicken broth powder mixed with water, or you can use pre-made chicken broth.
- Rotel Original – I used 2 cans of Rotel for this recipe, because I was all out of diced tomatoes. It was delicious! However, if you don’t have any Rotel in your pantry, diced tomatoes could be used.
- Canned pumpkin – NOT pumpkin pie filling!
- White beans – Black beans or red kidney beans could be used instead of white beans for a slightly different flavor.
- Chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (optional) – The beauty of this chili recipe is that you can customize the spiciness of it for your preference. Like it burn-your-lips spicy? Add some more cayenne. If you don’t want it as spicy, you can omit the cayenne all together!
Step by step instructions
1.Brown turkey with onions.
2. Add all of the rest of the ingredients & simmer.
3. Serve with your favorite toppings.
What do I serve with Turkey Pumpkin Chili?
Turkey pumpkin chili can be served with your favorite soup garnishes. Here are some of our favorites:
- Oven Baked Tortilla Strips (pictured above)
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Grated cheese
- Sprigs of parsley or oregeno
It would also be delicious served with bread machine dinner rolls, homemade biscuits, cornbread. or dutch oven sourdough bread.
Looking for more soup recipes?
Here are some of our favorites:
- Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup (with a “secret ingredient” to help if you’re feeling under the weather)
- Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- White Chicken Chili Recipe for Slow Cooker
- Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage & Spinach
More Fall Recipes
This post is part of an “All About Fall” blog series I’m doing with my friend Shirley. Be sure to head on over to her post to check out the yummy chicken noodle soup she has simmering at her house!
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Turkey Pumpkin Chili
This warm and comforting soup recipe is a twist on classic chili. Made with ground turkey meat and pumpkin, it can be spiced perfectly to fit your spice level preference!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey meat
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (19 oz) can white or cannellini beans, drained
- 2 - (9 oz) cans original Rotel
- 1 - (14 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
Step 1: Heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stock pot. Once it is hot, add in the diced onion and saute until it starts to turn clear – about 2 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and saute for one more minute, or until onions are transluscient.
Step 2: Add in the ground turkey and break it up with the end of a flipper. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir until it browns and is fully cooked.
Step 3: Add in the chicken broth, canned pumpkin, rotel, beans, and spices. Stir and bring to a boil.
Step 4: Reduce heat and simmer at least 7 minutes so all the flavours can mix together well.
Notes
Diced tomatoes can be used in place of Rotel.
Adjust the spices to fit your personal taste.
Top with garnishes such as tortilla strips, grated cheese, plain greek yogurt, and sprigs of parsley or oregeno.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 324Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 928mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 25g
The nutritional information provided on this recipe card is provided as a courtesy and is an estimeate only. It comes from an online calculator will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
This turkey pumpkin chili recipe looks amazing, the mix of savory turkey with sweet, earthy pumpkin feels right up my alley for a cozy fall meal. I love that you’ve included tips for seasoning, texture adjustments, and even variations (like beans or more heat).
If you don’t mind me being picky, adding a little optional topping section (sour cream, chopped scallions, roasted pepitas) could elevate the presentation. Also, maybe a note about how it freezes or reheats would be a bonus for people making it ahead.
Thanks for sharing, I’m bookmarking this one for my next chilly evening.
Can I make this without tomatoes? I used to make a recipe for this a very long time ago but I do t remember what was in it. I need to find a tomato free recipe for this. Is this an option? I want to make this recipe just wondering what I can do differently.
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
This recipe is super simple and delicious! Followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. Definitely will make this again.