Vegan Corn Chowder
Dazzle your dairy-free guests with a golden bowl of creamy Vegan Corn Chowder.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups potato diced, Yukon gold variety
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 coconut milk 14-ounce can, full-fat
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- chive chopped for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add chopped onion, jalapeño, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent and vegetables are slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth and diced potatoes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Incorporate the corn kernels and coconut milk into the pot. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Blend roughly half of the soup until it's smooth, then mix it back into the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1238mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1335mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1513IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.