Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili with White Beans

Name: Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 finely chopped onion ((1 cup)); 2 chopped carrots ((1 ½ cups)); 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 finely chopped garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper or cayenne; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 ½ pounds ground turkey (thigh or breast); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, rosemary or sage ((or a mixture of one or more)); 1 15-ounce can unsweetened pumpkin purée; 2 15-ounce cans drained cannellini beans (navy beans, or pinto beans); 2 cups chicken broth; Kosher salt; ½ cup heavy whipping cream (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This is the chili to make when you want something rich and warmly spiced without babysitting the stove all afternoon — pumpkin builds the body, a splash of cream finishes it, and it's better the next day once the spices settle in.

Updated at: Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:43:27 GMT