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.

Stephen Gathua
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I added some chopped avocado to my chowder and it was delicious.


Rebekah Barnes
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob.


Nadeem younas
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I love the addition of the lime juice. It really brightens up the flavor of the chowder.


Shakeel_ali_3
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This chowder is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


abiselom samuel
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This is the best chowder I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Besiimire Sarah
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This chowder is so easy to make, I can even do it on a weeknight.


Ntale Juma
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I made this chowder in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect.


Noon Shihab
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This chowder is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jessica Chesney
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this chowder. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Twilight Star
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Shailendra Ahirwar
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I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it turned out great.


Sowrov Mojumder
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I added some chopped cilantro to my chowder and it really brightened up the flavor.


Charles Blackman
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Painter Manoj Art
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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Suman Shivan shiv Prasad
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This chowder is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and the quinoa gives it a nice bite.


Drashti Ratnani
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The flavors are so well-balanced and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.


Umar Suleh
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen corn and black beans, and it still turned out great.


Christelle Lilliane
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I made this chowder for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans.


Francis Pieterse
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This chowder is incredible! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the quinoa gives it a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.