Fall Turkey Chili

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups, cubed butternut squash
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 diced roma tomatoes
• 15 oz can, drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp, to taste salt
• 1/2 tsp, to taste pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 7 minutes.
4. Stir in diced bell pepper, zucchini, and cubed butternut squash, cooking for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Add chopped kale and diced Roma tomatoes, stirring until kale wilts, about 2 minutes.
6. Mix in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, curry powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, allspice, and turmeric; cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
7. Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, then add drained kidney beans.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado or sour cream.