5 from 195 votes
Vegan Corn Chowder (Coconut Milk)
Vegan Corn Chowder with coconut milk blends fresh corn kernels, coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, and aromatics to create a flavorful, creamy soup. Simmered with corn cobs to enrich flavor and texture, this chowder can be served hot, at room temperature, or cold, making it adaptable for different seasons and tastes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
478 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powdered
- 1 inch ginger peeled & chopped, fresh
- 2 ears corn save the cobs, de-kerneled
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 2-3 cups of water as needed
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper as desired, or black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons basil chopped (Thai basil if available
- lime juice roughly 1 to 2 teaspoons, juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat oil and add garlic, ginger, onion, and turmeric. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, until aromatic and browning slightly.
- Add corn kernels, corn cobs, coconut milk, water, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 30 minutes, simmering gently. Add water as needed.
- Add chopped basil and lime juice. Stir well. Taste, and adjust salt and pepper as necessary. Will be aromatic and delicious. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.
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Notes
- Use fresh corn and save corn cobs to simmer in soup for added flavor and natural creaminess.
- The chowder is enjoyable served hot, at room temperature, or cold.
Nutrition Information
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
914mg
(38%)
Potassium
578mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 914mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.