Pumpkin Chili

October recipe #8 is pumpkin chili—which may be one of the best things I have ever made! So delicious and quick/easy to make. This is one of the recipes you are going to have to trust me on—sounds odd but is tasty!

 Take my word and try it!

Ingredients:

-1 tablespoon of olive oil

-1 pepper (I used yellow and orange mixture) chopped

-1 red onion chopped

-2 tablespoon of minced garlic cloves

-3 cups of chicken broth

-1 can of pumpkin

-1 can of diced tomatoes (do not drain)

-2 teaspoons of chili powder

-1 and ½ teaspoon of ground cumin

-1 and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano

-1/2 teaspoon of salt

-1 teaspoon of paprika

-1 can of black beans (drained)

-1/2 can of kidney beans (drained)

-2 cups of shredded-cooked chicken  

Directions:

1.     In a 12 quart (or whatever you have is fine) heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2.     Add the pepper and onion and cook for about 8 minutes or until tender.

3.     Add the garlic and let cook for 2 more minutes.

4.     Add the rest of the ingredients and let contents come to a boil.

5.     Cook for about 45 minutes.