Turkey, Pumpkin and White Bean Chili

Are you looking for a way to sneak some extra veggies into your family's diet?  This chili recipe will do just that!  Although, to me, you can't really taste the pumpkin in this recipe, it makes the chili super creamy, is delicious and easy to pull together AND it cooks all day in the crock pot!  Perfect for busy fall days!  Enjoy!

Turkey, Pumpkin and White Bean Chili (adapted from skinnytaste.com)

1 1/3 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
1 small onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 t. chili powder
1 t. oregano
2 t. cumin
2 bay leaves
2 (15 oz.) cans white beans (northern, navy, cannellini)
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
1 (4.5 oz.) can diced green chiles
2 c. low sodium chicken broth
2 c. frozen corn
2 t salt
1 t. black pepper
Cilantro, chopped (for serving)

In a medium saucepan cook ground turkey over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, breaking up as it cooks. Add the chopped onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin and continue cooking for 10 minutes until the turkey is cooked through and the onion has started to soften.  Place the turkey mixture in a 4-6 quart slow cooker and add the bay leaves, beans, pumpkin, chiles, broth, corn, salt and pepper.  Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-4 hours.  Serve with cilantro.

6 servings (386 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com