SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA CHOWDER

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A warm, filling soup with a zip - great for cold weather! If you prefer a little less spicy heat, feel free to reduce the cayenne pepper to your taste.

Provided by Starrynews

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 poblano chile, seeded and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup corn
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 small tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent.
  • Add poblano chili and red pepper, and sauté 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in corn, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and milk and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered, until thickened. Stir occasionally.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm, garnished as desired with cilantro, tomato, and cheddar cheese.

Jontae Russell
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I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers in this chowder.


Sff Dgf
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This chowder is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Mahta Entezari
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I've made this chowder with both chicken and vegetable broth. It's delicious either way.


Nqobza khathide
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This chowder is a great base recipe. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Lee Hockenberry
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I added some chopped cilantro to my chowder and it really brightened up the flavor. I also served it with a dollop of sour cream.


Star captain Inspire
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I made this chowder in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's a great recipe for busy weeknights.


Ssemujju Gadafi
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Ali Gaming YT
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I wasn't sure how I would like this chowder, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Nojrul Mollah
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I love that this chowder is made with quinoa. It's a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional chowders.


Kumail abbas mehdi
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a winner. It's one of my favorite recipes.


Sanan Ahmad
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This chowder is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Elizabeth nabayunzi
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Doomed Paradise
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Iftikhar Zulfiqar
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This chowder was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.