Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 55-60 minutes

Materials:

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 cups butternut squash cubed
• 1 large onion chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 bell peppers chopped
• 1-2 jalapeños (depending on spice level) diced
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 2 15 oz cans black beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes w/ chilis
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/4-1 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Process:

1. In a soup pot over medium/ high heat add in the olive oil and onion. Stirring often cook the onion until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add in both peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
3. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
4. Add in the ground turkey and cook, breaking the turkey up with a wooden spoon, for 5-6 minutes or until turkey is cooked through.
5. Add in the tomato paste and mix to incorporate.
6. Once mixed in add in the chicken stock and diced tomatoes/ chilis. Mix well.
7. Add in the butternut squash and black beans. Mix well to incorporate.
8. Season with sugar, chili powder, marjoram, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Mix well.
9. Cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes, making sure to stir the mixture every 5 minutes or so.
10. Plate and ENJOY!