4.9 from 60 votes
Vegan Chipotle Corn Chowder
Vegan Chipotle Corn Chowder blends shredded vegetables, corn kernels, and spices into a creamy, smoky soup using almond milk and blended soaked cashews for richness. The addition of chipotle in adobo gives a gentle heat and smoky depth, complemented by coriander and liquid smoke. Cooked vegetables soften into a thick base, and the blended cashews create a smooth, velvety texture. Fresh parsley and pimientos brighten the bowl, making it a flavorful vegan soup with balanced creaminess and spice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
318 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1 onion minced or shredded, medium
- 1 carrot finely chopped or shredded
- 1 russet potato finely chopped or shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 16 oz corn kernels frozen
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 cups almond milk plain, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup cashew soaked for 3 hours, then drained, raw, pieces
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce I added 2
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
- 2 oz pimientos chopped, drained
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and potato. Cover and cook for 4 minutes to soften. Stir in the celery salt, broth, corn, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, stir in the coriander, liquid smoke, and almond milk, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering, combine the drained cashews and chipotle in a blender with 1 cup of the simmering broth from the soup. Blend until smooth and creamy, then add 1 more cup of the soup and blend until smooth.
- Stir the mixture back into the soup.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with parsley and pimientos.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are estimated per serving, helpful for meal planning and dietary considerations.
Nutrition Information
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
881mg
(37%)
Potassium
784mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3345IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
28.8mg
(32%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 881mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3345IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 28.8mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.