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creamy turkey and butternut squash chili with carrots, thyme,, kale and peppers in a white bowl on a table
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5 from 3 votes

Turkey Butternut Squash Chili

Creamy rich turkey chili with squash is a delicious herb infused dinner for a cozy night in.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #chili, hearty soup, leftover turkey, turkey soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • 2 cups butternut squash diced
  • 1 can great northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 package 10 ounces fully cooked turkey sausage patties, crumbled
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups chopped kale

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a large stock pot or dutch oven set over medium heat. 
  • Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 
  • Next add the garlic and thyme and cook for an additional minute. 
  • Add the butternut squash, great northern beans, turkey sausage, and chicken both. 
  • Bring the chili to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. 
  • Add the heavy cream and chopped kale and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or unil the kale is wilted. 
  • Serve the chili topped with your favorite garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 910mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g