HEARTY QUINOA & CORN CHOWDER

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My grandmother lived in the Appalachian Mountains and always served straight-from-the-garden corn and beans. I updated her dish with quinoa and herbs. - Kari Napier, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium sweet red peppers
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups heavy whipping cream
6 medium ears sweet corn, kernels removed (about 4 cups) or 2 packages (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Finely chop peppers. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted; remove from the pan. , In the same pan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in stock and cream., Add the corn, beans, roasted peppers and quinoa; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Prosper Chika
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This chowder was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the corn, which added a nice sweetness to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kiran M
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This was a great recipe! The chowder was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I used frozen corn and quinoa, and it still came out great. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rao shahmeer Rajput
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This chowder was a hit with my family! The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the corn, which added a nice sweetness to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lizzie Degnan
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This chowder was amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the quinoa, which added a nice texture to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


debi j williams
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This chowder was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the corn, which added a nice sweetness to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amir Osman
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This was a great recipe! The chowder was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I used frozen corn and quinoa, and it still came out great. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


SAMDZ
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This chowder was a hit with my family! The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the corn, which added a nice sweetness to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


Borka Petz
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This chowder was amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the quinoa, which added a nice texture to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


bissajit dey
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This chowder was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the corn, which added a nice sweetness to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khaled Alsabahy
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This was a great recipe! The chowder was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I used frozen corn and quinoa, and it still came out great. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jayden Garrett
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This chowder was amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the quinoa, which added a nice texture to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


Apon Khan
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This was a great recipe! The chowder was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I used frozen corn and quinoa, and it still came out great. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fayaz wazir
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This chowder was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the corn, which added a nice sweetness to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


matt alps
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This was a great recipe! The chowder was hearty and filling, and it had a great flavor. I especially liked the addition of the quinoa, which added a nice texture to the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


RF Khan
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This chowder was easy to make and it turned out great! I used frozen corn and quinoa, and it still came out delicious. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Raja2 Raja2
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and it added a nice texture to the soup. The corn and vegetables were also cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I'll definitely be makin


Kaydon Guy
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This chowder was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The combination of quinoa, corn, and vegetables was perfect, and the broth was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again soon.