Corn chowder … there are so many variations! How will you ever know which one to make? Well, this is the last recipe for corn chowder you will ever need. It’s creamy, fresh, a little spicy, a little bit smoky – every amazing flavor you could possibly want! Plus, it’s ridiculously simple to make.
Creamy and Smoky Corn Chowder [Vegan]
Ingredients You Need for Creamy and Smoky Corn Chowder [Vegan]
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 sticks of celery, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup soy, almond, or oat milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 ears of corn, shucked
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onion, for garnish
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Extra bits of corn and red pepper, for garnish
How to Prepare Creamy and Smoky Corn Chowder [Vegan]
- In a large pot, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, red pepper and celery for 10 minutes or until soft.
- Add diced potato and mix well. Once mixed, add in flour and stir to coat veggies. Cook for a minute or two before adding your non-dairy milk of choice and vegetable broth
- Add celery salt, smoked paprika and dried parsley into the pot. Stir well and then bring to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce to simmer, cover pan with a lid and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until potato bits are tender.
- Once potato is tender, add shucked corn kernels and stir to combine. Let cook for a further 5-10 minutes or until corn is tender to your liking.
- Transfer 1/4-1/3 of the soup to a blender (depending on how thick you want the chowder) and blend till smooth. Pour back into the pot and stir well.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar and taste for/adjust seasoning before serving. Top with chopped green onion, cilantro and extra bits of corn and red pepper.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 307 | Carbs: 55 g | Fat: 8 g | Protein: 10 g | Sodium: 755 mg | Sugar: 13 g
Calculation not including garnishes. Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.