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Delightful Quinoa Corn Chowder: A Nourishing Bowl of Comfort

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A creamy, nourishing quinoa corn chowder packed with fresh veggies, smoky spices, and plant-based goodness. Perfect for any season!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • Optional: 1 avocado, diced
  • Optional: 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
  2. Chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes. Prepare corn if using fresh.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and bell pepper, cooking for 2 more minutes.
  5. Stir in potatoes, corn, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until quinoa is cooked and potatoes are tender.
  8. Stir in coconut or almond milk. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  9. Serve hot, topped with cilantro, jalapeño, avocado, and lime juice if desired.

Notes

To thicken the chowder, use an immersion blender to blend partially before adding milk. Toasting quinoa before simmering enhances its nutty flavor.

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Keywords: quinoa, corn, chowder, soup, vegan, healthy, gluten-free

Find it online: https://www.eatbrightly.com/quinoa-corn-chowder-recipe-2/