Southwestern Quinoa Chowder Recipe

Name: Southwestern Quinoa Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; Garnishes; 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 small tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

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
Garnishes
4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 small tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Heat oil in a pot. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent.
2
Add poblano chili and red pepper, and saute 2-3 minutes, until softened.
3
Add quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
4
Stir in corn, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and milk and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered, until thickened. Stir occasionally.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Serve warm, garnished as desired with cilantro, tomato, and cheddar cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/3 cup onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 poblano chile, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Quinoa Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Quinoa Chowder

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