Slow cooker pumpkin chili recipe! High fiber, high protein, cheap fall soup in my Crockpot!

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

butternut squash and sweet potatoes are often more affordable and readily available.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

lentils are lower in calories and can be cooked quickly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

canola oil is more budget-friendly and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

homemade stock can be made from scraps, reducing waste.

Brown 1 lb of ground turkey in a skillet until cooked through.

Dice 1 green pepper and 1 onion.

In a large crock pot, add 2 cans of pure pumpkin.

Add 1 can of chili beans (do not drain).

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth (smoked chicken broth is preferred).

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Stir to combine.

Set the crock pot to high for 2 hours.

After 2.5 hours, check the chili; the veggies should be tender.

If desired, add 1/2 cup of half and half for creaminess and stir. Optionally, add cream cheese or blended cottage cheese for additional creaminess.

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