QUINOA CORN AND SPINACH CHOWDER
Adapted from: "Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen". "I absolutely adore this soup. It's a meal in a bowl that's just filling enough, plus you can have it on the table in less than thirty minutes. The liquid that comes from cooking the quinoa is so tasty that it becomes the chowder's broth. The only caveat about quinoa is that it's important to rinse it very thoroughly in plenty of water before cooking to rid it of any traces of the slightly bitter saponin that naturally coats the grain. Mostly this has been done for you, but a good rinse is extra insurance. Otherwise, quinoa is perfect: a light, highly nutritious, quick cooking grain. And this chowder is perfect for summer--or any time of the year."
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Simmer the quinoa in 7 cups boiling water for 10 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, slice off the top half of the corn kernels, then reverse your knife and press out the milk with the dull edge running down the length of the cobs. Set aside.
- Drain quinoa, but reserve liquid.
- Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan with garlic and chile, cook for about 30 seconds over medium heat, then add the cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and the potatoes.
- Measure 6 cups of the quinoa-cooking water and add it to the pot. Bring to a boil, then add the quinoa and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the corn and its scrapings.
- Turn off the heat, taste for salt, and season the soup with pepper.
- Add the cheese, then stir in the spinach and the green onions. As soon as the spinach is wilted, after 2-3 minutes, serve the soup, garnished with the cilantro and hard-boiled egg if you're using it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 209.5, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.6
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Kosin Francis
[email protected]This is the best chowder I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and it's so creamy and smooth.
Phungmila Limbu
[email protected]This chowder is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen vegetables and quinoa, so it's a great weeknight meal.
Nathan Keels
[email protected]I love how healthy this chowder is. It's packed with vegetables and quinoa, and it's low in calories and fat.
FF free fire JK
[email protected]This chowder is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make.
Umair Umairsabir
[email protected]I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Isak Witbooi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Ademide Ogunlade
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I loved this chowder. The flavors were so well-balanced and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.
faul rakib
[email protected]This chowder is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's healthy too.
Bela Zahra
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make.
Mutebi Juma
[email protected]This chowder was delicious! I loved the combination of quinoa, corn, and spinach. It was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.