Corn Chowder

This creamy plant-based soup is a summer favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn chowder, summer soup, sweet corn
Servings: 0

Equipment

  • immersion blender or blender / food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 large potato peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 6 cups frozen sweet corn
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3+ cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 minced jalapeno or poblano pepper OPTIONAL
  • 3 tbsp olive oil OPTIONAL
  • 1-2 limes cut in wedges

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan cook onion, potato, 4 cups of corn, garlic, and salt for 8-10 minutes, either with a little vegetable broth or olive oil, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the broth, brown sugar and crushed red pepper. Bring to boil. Then reduce heat to medium and let simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat. Blend the soup right in the pot using the immersion blender. Or blend in a blender, working in batches. Be careful working with hot liquids!
  • In a large skillet, cook the red bell pepper and the other 2 cups of corn (either with a little vegetable broth or olive oil) until lightly browned. Add to the soup.
  • OPTIONAL: Add minced jalapeno or poblano to the soup
  • Squeeze a lime wedge over the bowl when serving.
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