This flavor-packed Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chili is hearty, and will feed a crowd! It is loaded with vegetables, sweet butternut squash, and white beans for added protein.
1medium sized butternut squash (skin removed and chopped into bite sized pieces)
3carrots, chopped
1green bell pepper, chopped
1medium onion, chopped
1(14oz)cans white beans, rinsed and drained
1(14oz)can fire roasted tomatoes
4-5cupsvegetable stock(depending on how thick you want it)
2tspchili powder
1tspcumin
3cloves garlic, finely diced
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
Optional toppings
sour cream
fresh parsley
Instructions
Slow cooker method: Make sure that you chop all of the vegetables in similar size pieces to ensure even cooking. Combine all of the ingredients into the slow cooker, give it all a good stir. Set it on LOW and let it cook for 4-5 hours.
Stovetop method: Chop all of the vegetables in similar sizes to ensure even cooking. Preheat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the bottom of the pot, and add the onion, garlic, and butternut squash. Stir frequently, let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion starts to become translucent. Next, add in all of the rest of the ingredients and stir. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cover with a lid. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it simmer for 40-45 minutes.
Once done cooking, spoon it into bowls, and top with whatever you want. I love to add sour cream and fresh parsley.