Using a butternut squash base for your chili not only adds a great kick of nutrition, it makes the chili heartier and more filling, making it perfect for the cold winter season! Subscribe or Register for an upcoming class! Printable Recipe Butternut Squash Chili Butternut Base 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 medium carrot, washed and diced 3 Cups raw butternut squash, diced 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 bay leaf 5 Cups of water Chile add-i