My family is crazy about this slow cooker chili because it uses ingredients you don't usually find in chili. Believe it or not, I discovered that pumpkin is what makes the dish so special. Cook up a big batch and freeze some for later; it tastes even better reheated. &mdash;Deborah Vliet, Holland, Michigan

Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili

olive oil

onion,

sweet yellow pepper, chopped

garlic cloves,

(15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

(14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

chicken broth

turkey

parsley flakes

chili powder

cumin

oregano

salt

Cubed avocado and thinly sliced green onions, optional

16g protein.  <B><b>Diabetic Exchanges</b>: </B>2 lean meat

I pondered over this recipe for a while, thinking about pumpkin in soup. I'm really glad I tried it, because it is one of my favorite soups. Filling & good for you, with delicious ingredients. Thanks Deborah & Taste of Home.

I'll never understand why people insist on changing things about the recipe then rating it especially giving it a bad rating.  You didn't technically make the recipe so don't rate it.   That being said this chili/soup is awesome just as it is.   I make it multiple times throughout the fall and winter.  I freese it in single.swvings in ziplocks and have a ready to heat and eat lunch.  The pumpkin gives it a richness without tasting pumpkiny.   Just the right amount of spice.

I have been making this for years as a fall and winter staple. We use ground turkey and double the recipe. Every time i make it a little bit different and it never disappoints.  We love to use chicken bone broth, and swap out a can of corn for a can of the beans (since i double it i use 4 cans of beans and used whatever is on hand, but always keeping at least 1 can of black beans in) This freezes well and everyone loves it!!!

Excellent recipe! The ingredients are surprising but meld perfectly. The pumpkin adds to the flavor and texture but is not really detectable, which we liked. This recipe is easy, inexpensive and my family loved it. I will be making this regularly. I made it with leftover turkey as directed this time,  but will try with ground turkey at other times of the year. The only modifications I made were to use a red bell pepper because that is what I had, and I added a little black pepper.

This is a fantasticly tasty recipe!  I used cooked ground turkey and tri-color peppers.  I also added a bit more cumin and chili powder.  Served with diced red onion, Mexican cheese, and Scoops.

Husband says it's a keeper!  I found this when looking for a different recipe for my leftover Thanksgiving turkey .  I used leftover mashed sweet potatoes instead of pumpkin, subbed white beans (great northern)  since i didn't have black beans on hand, and my canned diced tomatoes included green chilies.   It was delicious!

I've made this over and over.  We all love it.  It doesn't take the place of a traditional beef chili if that it what you crave, but I wouldn't expect it to.  Wonderful recipe!

I've made this recipe a couple of times for my annual Super Bowl party. I've made it with the ground turkey and also made it without turkey and with vegetable broth to accommodate a vegetarian guest.  Both times the chili was delicious.  The pumpkin gives it nice flavor and texture. So easy to throw together and it cooks in slow cooker while I'm preparing appetizers and side dishes.  I've made rice on the side and offer cheddar cheese and sour cream for those who want such (have it on hand from the other dishes I make for my party). Also offer tabasco for guests who want more kick.  It's my favorite, go-to chili recipe.

Sounds great. The photo looks like there are avacado chunks in the soup?

I used ground turkey, added a 4 oz can of green chilies, and another teaspoon of chili powder. Took it to a chili cookoff and it came in 2nd place. Many compliments on it.

I didn't use the chicken broth I used a large can of crushed tomatoes, + a spicy can of diced tomatoes, along with extra spices, + sugar, the taste is a bit bland w/o the extra ingredients, oh and lots of hot sauce.

This is my ALL TIME favorite recipe!  As soon as the fall temps arrive it is the first thing I make.  I am on Weight Watchers and this recipe fits right into my plan!  Full of healthy, hearty and yummy ingredients!

I made this for my family it fit into the weight watcher plan and they all loved it and could not guess the secret ingredient.

I made this on the stove top, since I was getting dinner started late. Used diced cooked chicken instead of the turkey, because I always have it on hand in the freezer. Used a full quart of chicken broth (4 cups) instead of the 3 cups called for, because I like more volume. And for the diced tomatoes, I used Del Monte diced tomatoes and zesty jalapenos because my husband and I like spicy. It turned out great!! Definitely a keeper.

Love this recipe. i've made it several times and it always turns out delicious.only thing i changed was double the spices,added a Tblsp. of hot sauce and i also used ckn because thats what i had in the fridge.quick and easy recipe.

This was very very YUMMY, but I did need to add a lot more spice to it.  I used about 3 TBS of Chilly powder and 1 tbs of Cayenne pepper and I don't like things to be spice, but this made it just spice enough!  YUM YUM

My daughter does not like chili, period. Except this one. She can't digest chili-powder foods very well, but we have found that when I substitute pumpkin pie spice for most (not all) of the chili powder, and add some brown sugar and a bit of cinnamon I have to make a double batch or we won't have any leftovers. Also, when I use ground turkey we like the texture more. Great dish!

I have made this multiple times. The first few times I made it I only used 2 cans of chicken broth and substituted tomato puree or paste for the canned tomatoes.  This recipe is a little tricky just because if you don't have a good balance of spice, the pumpkin can be a little funky if you're not a huge pumpkin fan. My family really likes it, and overall they are generally picky eaters.

This was a very flavorful chili.  I used ground turkey and a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.  It could easily be adapted to ground beef as well if that is your preference.  I would definitely make this chili again.

Delicious and the pumpkin gave it a different flavor

black bean 'n' pumpkin chili

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total: 4 hours, 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Taste of Home

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