Creamy Corn Chowder
This delightful Creamy Corn Chowder is a family-friendly meal that’s both cozy and nutritious, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: crispy bacon, chives, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Soak raw cashews in water for about four hours.
- Warm a large pot over medium heat, adding a splash of vegetable broth. Sauté onions, garlic, and celery until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes, corn, smoked paprika, thyme, bay leaf, and remaining broth, bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, blend soaked cashews with nutritional yeast and unsweetened soy milk until smooth, then stir into the chowder and heat for another 5-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast corn before adding, or consider a splash of lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/creamy-corn-chowder-recipe/
