Description
This hearty Pumpkin Chili is the ultimate cozy fall comfort food! Packed with spicy Italian sausage, beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and velvety pumpkin puree, this one-pot recipe delivers bold, savory flavors with a subtle hint of sweetness. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s the perfect quick dinner for chilly nights or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb ground spicy Italian sausage
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1 onion, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, chopped
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2 tsp ground cumin
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1 ½ tbsp chili powder
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1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
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¾ tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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2 (15-oz.) cans fire-roasted tomatoes, not drained
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1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin puree
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2 ½ cups chicken broth
Instructions
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In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the Italian sausage and cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and bell pepper for 10–12 minutes, until softened.
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Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cook for 30 seconds to release the aroma of the spices.
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Add fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and the cooked sausage. Stir to combine.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Serve hot with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, shredded cheddar, avocado, or pumpkin seeds.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute sausage with ground turkey or chicken.
To make it vegetarian, skip the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Add a little cayenne or hot sauce for extra spice!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg