Pumpkin Chili with Sausage (Print-Friendly Version)

Delicious pumpkin chili with bold sausage, beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a cozy, flavorful meal.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Base and Aromatics

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, chopped

→ Seasonings

06 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
07 - 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
08 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
09 - 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste

→ Tomatoes and Legumes

10 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) fire-roasted tomatoes, not drained
11 - 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
12 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Pumpkin and Liquid

13 - 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
14 - 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
02 - Add ground spicy Italian sausage and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into pieces with a spoon, until browned and cooked throughout. Remove sausage from the pot with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
03 - In the same Dutch oven, add chopped onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
04 - Stir in chopped garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to allow spices to bloom and become fragrant.
05 - Add fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices, kidney beans, black beans, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and the reserved browned sausage. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all components.
06 - Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 - Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as desired. Serve hot with optional garnishes such as sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado slices, or roasted pumpkin seeds.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allow the chili to rest for several minutes before serving to deepen flavors. For a spicier result, increase chili powder or add chopped jalapeños.

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