crockpot turkey white bean pumpkin chili

serves: 6-8

ingredients:
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper or to taste
1 15 oz can white great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 7 oz can chopped green chilies
2 cups low sodium chicken broth

for serving optional, if desired:
chopped cilantro
chopped green onions
sour cream
tortilla chips

instructions:
1. heat 2 tsp. oil in a large saute pan over high heat .  add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.  add to crock pot.

2.  add remaining oil to saute pan.  add in onions; saute for 2-3 minutes.  add in garlic and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes.  add cooked vegetables to crock pot.

3.  to crockpot add herbs and spices, beans, pumpkin puree, green chilies and broth.  cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours.

4.  remove bay leaves and adjust seasonings to taste, if needed.  serve topped with chopped  cilantro, green onions, sour cream and tortilla chips, if desired.