Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the diced yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened.
Add the cubed sweet potato, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat the vegetables in spices.
Pour in the tomato puree, vegetable broth, and drained black beans.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the chili has thickened.
Serve hot in a bowl, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime.