Peruvian
Milk Street's Peruvian Quinoa and Corn Chowder (Chupe de Quinoa)
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10 Reviews
Jessamin
September 9, 2020
This is probably one of the best soups I've ever made. The aji amarillo was easy to find and it's always nice to get to know a new chili paste! The mint and lime on top is sublime. I made a nearly-double batch to get my husband and I through a week of lunches- we are on day four and still looking forward to it every day.
Jocelyn L.
July 17, 2020
I love this chowder! I didn't have the paste, so used a jalapeño. I felt like it could use a bit more punch so added some Harissa. Turned out great! Ordered the paste online and will make it again to see what difference there is. Thank you for this recipe, Milk Street. Keep the soup & chowder recipes coming!
emma
December 30, 2019
I make this a lot and I love it! it's a very forgiving recipe as I seldom follow it exactly. I'm much more likely to have sweet onions and white quinoa on hand, and I often use cilantro instead of mint or forego the herb all together. Sometimes I'll add in a can of chickpeas or some frozen edamame for extra nutritional punch. sometimes I'll add frozen shrimp about 5 minutes before the soup is done and let it cook gently in the broth. I still haven't found fresh oregano nearby though so it's good with dried but I can't compare. Definitely worth picking up a jar of aji amarillo paste, didn't have to special order but there's a large Peruvian population in this area.
cindy
March 20, 2019
Delicious. I used an aji sauce recipe in place of the paste it recommended. (https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/aji-sauce-353812) Wonderful. Also served with a dollop of aji sauce on top. I did add an habernero chili to the aji recipe in place of a jalepeno.
DJ P.
March 17, 2019
1/4 cup ají amarillo paste (see note) Didn't see the note on how to make or purchase this?
Brinda A.
March 18, 2019
Hi DJ P., that information is in the headnote: "The fresh chilies are difficult to find in the U.S., but ají amarillo paste, sold in jars, is available at well-stocked markets and specialty stores. The paste is key to the deep, spicy flavor of this quinoa chowder. If you can’t find it, use 1 or 2 minced jalapeños instead (if you like, seed the jalapeños for milder heat)."
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Jennifer M.
March 16, 2019
Confused by the two different measures of Chicken Broth ... I'd sub veggie, but not sure whether it should be 1 1/4 cups or 5 cups?
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