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Amazing Vegan Corn Chowder

Vegan Corn Chowder is a creamy soup made without gluten or dairy. It's the perfect way to cook with fresh corn, or use frozen corn for minimal prep work!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped (204 grams)
  • 1 red bell pepper , chopped (170 grams)
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (no more than 1/8 teaspoon)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes , cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 pound frozen organic corn kernels (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt , plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, and cayenne pepper and stir for 1 more minute.
  2. Next, add the water, potatoes, corn, salt, and black pepper. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and lower the heat, simmering until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. When the soup is done cooking, stir in the coconut milk. Use a ladle to scoop half of the soup into a blender, and carefully blend until smooth. (When blending hot liquids, be sure to lightly cover the vent in the lid with a thin dish towel, so steam can escape and you won't get splattered with hot soup.)
  4. Pour the blended soup back into the pot, and then adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve warm with any toppings you love. Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for 1 of 4 servings or roughly 2 cups of soup. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • Update Note: This recipe was updated in May 2021. If you prefer the original recipe, omit the coconut milk and cayenne pepper. I think this updated version is even better, though, so I hope you'll try it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Sodium 1191mg (50%) Potassium 710mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 945IU (19%) Vitamin C 63mg (70%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 1191mg 50%
Potassium 710mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 945IU 19%
Vitamin C 63mg 70%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.