Quinoa Corn and Spinach Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper