What started out as a scratchy throat on Sunday evening has progressed into full-blown cold and ear ache. ‘Tis the season, I suppose.
Yesterday, I was too tired and achy to really cook. But I didn’t let that keep me from eating well. Enter: crockpot!
I was craving something warm to soothe my throat. Something with a hit of spice, because that always helps with my cold symptoms. Based off of Emily’s chowder, this soup definitely hit the spot.
Dan and I loved the full spicy flavor and how thick and decadent this soup tasted. It packs a big nutritional punch, too, with lots of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Is it dinnertime yet? Because I’d like to reheat another bowl of chowder…
Crockpot Spicy Corn Chowder
Serves 6-8
Adapted from Emily’s Quinoa & Bean Corn Chowder
1 c quinoa
3 medium carrots, sliced into disks
2 c frozen corn
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c dried pinto or kidney beans
6 c chicken or vegetable stock
2 links chorizo sausage, crumbled (about 1/3 pound)*
1 tsp ground allspice
1 T dried cilantro
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried chili peppers, or more to taste
2 c low-fat (1%) milk
*Note: If you don’t have chorizo sausage, substitute with regular sausage or another 1 1/2 cups of beans, along with some more dried chili peppers.
Mix all ingredients except for the milk in a crockpot and cook on low for 7-9 hours. Stir in the milk and cook on low for another hour. Stir and serve!
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And as a bonus, the spiciness might help clear up any congestion. Keep downing this stuff and feel better!
Glad it worked – yum!
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I am absolutely breaking out my crockpot this weekend for some delicious soup! Love this healthy version of corn chowder!
Holy. Yumminess. That chowder looks diviiiine. I love all things spicy. I think the boyfriend and I will be trying this!
I just realize you live in Ithaca! I moved from Ithaca after living there for 3 years this past September, and I miss it so sometimes. I read a post of yours about the Farmer’s Market and it literally brought a huge smile to my face.
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Awesome! If you ever come back for a visit, let me know and we’ll meet up
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