Spicy Southwestern Vegan Corn Chowder with Quinoa, Potatoes + Red Lentils
An easy, healthy, and delicious protein-packed gluten-free vegan Southwestern Chowder chock-full of corn, potatoes, quinoa, red lentils, green chiles, chipotle peppers, veggies and an amazing blend of spices. This amazingly delicious vegetarian chowder is incredibly filling, comforting, and flavorful and makes a great lunch or dinner!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 585kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 fresh or roasted green chiles finely chopped
- 3 potatoes peeled and cubed (I use Russet)
- 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked & rinsed/drained
- 1 cup dried red lentils
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder or regular chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano
- 8 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 7 oz can chipotle peppers + adobo sauce
- 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 to mato diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tbs chickpea flour optional, creates a slightly thicker texture
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 2 tbs apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbs coconut sugar or any granulated sugar of choice
- to taste: sea salt
- Optional garnishes: pepitas pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat add olive oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and green chiles. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until all is softened and beginning to turn golden.
- Stir in potatoes, quinoa, lentils, and spices. Saute for 2 minutes longer while stirring.
- Pour in broth or water.
- Stir in chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, corn, carrot, tomato, cilantro, and flour (optional).
- Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and stir in coconut milk, vinegar and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes or until desired consistency.
- Turn off heat, salt to taste, let cool and serve.
- Optionally garnish with pumpkin seeds, cilantro, tortilla chips and cheese.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Please refer to the 'Tips' section above in the post for valuable information.
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Also see: What to Serve with Potato Soup.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1155mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g
