BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI

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This is a deliciously hearty, vegetarian butternut squash chili that I concocted years ago which is popular with the entire family.

Provided by Maraia Hoffman

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 tablespoons salted butter
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 (32 ounce) cartons low-sodium vegetable broth
1 large butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 (16 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and butternut squash; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until butternut squash is soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Carefully transfer contents to a blender (in batches) and blend until smooth and thick.
Return blended mixture to the pot and add diced tomatoes, chili beans, corn, cream, Italian seasoning, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Simmer until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.6 calories, Carbohydrate 73.9 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1343 mg, Sugar 16.9 g