Vegan Potato Corn Chowder (Easy!)
A flavorful vegan corn chowder with a golden, cheesy broth. It's only 8 simple ingredients and easy to prepare. Great for lunch or dinner!
Servings: 5 medium bowls
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. red potatoes*
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups sweet corn (frozen, fresh, or canned)
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups dairy-free milk** (plain & unsweetened)
- 2/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings (optional):
- Fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Dice potatoes into about 1/2" to 3/4″ chunks. Set aside.
- Dice the onion. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. broth/water for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince the garlic.
- When onions are translucent, add the diced potatoes and smoked paprika to pot. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Add minced garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Then add the broth, dairy-free milk, sweet corn, and nutritional yeast. Bring to a light boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Leave as is, or blend some for a creamier texture. (I highly recommend this! I like to blend about half with an immersion blender. See the blending note below for more guidance.)
- Salt & pepper to taste, and add more nutritional yeast if desired. Garnish your bowl with fresh chives or green onion if desired.
Notes
*Potatoes: 2 lbs. is about 4-5 cups diced.
**Milk: I use homemade cashew milk, but soy or almond is great as well. Just be sure it's plain & unsweetened!
Blending: I use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup for a creamy consistency. But if you're using a regular blender, use caution as hot foods can erupt when blending. Let the soup cool slightly first, only fill the blender halfway, and vent the lid to allow the steam to escape.
Yield: Recipe makes about 11 cups chowder. (This is about five servings of 2 heaping cups each.)
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 302 kcal | Carbohydrates: 59 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 0.5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Potassium: 1333 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 1273 IU | Vitamin C: 30 mg | Calcium: 164 mg | Iron: 3 mg
