Quinoa Corn Chowder

This recipe is from the "Ancient Harvest" brand quinoa (keen-wah). It is a nice recipe for cool weather, and it's also "comfort food."

Ingredients:
2 cups water (or broth)
1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup potato, cubed
2 TBS carrot, diced or grated
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1.5 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
2 cups milk
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1/4 cup parsley, chopped (I don't really like parsley - so I left it out)
butter

Directions:

Simmer quinoa, potato, carrot, and onion in water until tender. Add corn, bring back to a boil and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Add milk. Bring just to a boil. Season to taste (other options may be: grated cheddar cheese, chives, cumin, coriander, etc.). Garnish with parsley and a dab of butter. Serves 4-6.