Amaranth Corn Chowder Recipe

• 6 c. Vegetable Stock or possibly vegetable broth (see separate recipe)
• 2/3 c. uncooked amaranth, rinsed
• 1 x bay leaf
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil plus
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp grnd cumin
• 1 lrg onion, diced
• 4 lrg garlic clove, chopped
• 1 med red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 tsp dry oregano
• 4 c. fresh or possibly frzn corn
• 1 tsp canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly grnd pepper
• 1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. umeboshi vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. umeboshi paste
• 1 Tbsp. tamari or possibly reduced-sodium soy sauce Cilantro sprigs and lime slices, for garnish

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