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“Our family loves this slow-cooked recipe, especially on cold days. It's a wonderful variation on standard chili that freezes well and tastes even better as leftovers.” —Deborah Vliet, Holland, Michigan
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Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 192 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 658 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Originally published as Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili in Taste of Home October/November 2008, p39
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Reviewed on May. 22, 2013 by elshtobito
I love a good traditional beef, kidney bean and tomato sauce chili but I think this is one of the best chili recipes I have ever had. The flavor is fantastic though a little mild but it is easy to spice up a little more if desired. I made it with shredded left-over turkey from Thanksgiving.
Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2013 by Teachin_cookin
Use Rotel tomatoes instead of reg to add more spice.
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2013 by kdwarren
made this with leftover christmas turkey. You can't taste the pumpkin just a yummy chili. Hits the spot on cold winter days.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2012 by PrincessM7
Loved this chili. It's delicious, but does not taste like pumpkin at all. I used ground turkey instead of cubed and it was delicious!
Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2012 by enriqua21
This was super easy and inexpensive and my fiance loved it!I took a few suggestions from other reviews:turkey kielbasa instead of chicken1 can rotel instead of diced tomatoes3T chili powder2 cups chicken broth (still a little too soupy for my taste, would likely do 1.5 next time)dash of cayenne pepperdash of red pepper flakes1/2tsp cinnamon
This was super easy and inexpensive and my fiance loved it!
I took a few suggestions from other reviews:
turkey kielbasa instead of chicken
1 can rotel instead of diced tomatoes
3T chili powder
2 cups chicken broth (still a little too soupy for my taste, would likely do 1.5 next time)
dash of cayenne pepper
dash of red pepper flakes
1/2tsp cinnamon
Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by jhallam
I make this with ground beef instead of turkey and it is hearty and comforting.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2012 by cutestute
My entire family loved this. Here are the changes I made: used a red pepper, skipped saute step and put it all in the slow cooker, added another can of black beans, used 2 large cans of chicken instead of turkey, added 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder, used 2 teaspoons of salt. Also I had made some corn stock (from left over cobs that I had frozen the corn off, Eugina Bone's recipe) and used that instead of chicken broth.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2012 by kmatocha
One of the best chili recipes! I make this every year in the Fall and Winter. Everyone I make it for ALWAYS ask for the recipe.
Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2012 by Twokayakers
This is more than excellent and I wish I could give it more stars.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2012 by teach*music
Fantastic! Would rate a six if I could! So unique to have a chili that doesn't have a 'red sauce' flavor. Will be a regular!
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