VEGAN CORN AND ZUCCHINI CHOWDER

This Vegan Corn and Zucchini Chowder is where it’s at when it comes to summer soups. The entire thing is just a boat load of veggies and herbs made deliciously to satisfy your tastebuds and your insides.

Chowders are usually super thick and heavy but then on the flip side they can be light and airy, like this one. There is no flour in it to create thickness as the veggies do that all on their own. No half and half or creamers but only a small amount of unsweetened almond milk to give it that creaminess we all expect.

VEGAN CORN AND ZUCCHINI CHOWDER

Author: Jenn (Thank You)

Source: neuroticmommy.com

 PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES

Creamy vegan chowder loaded with corn, zucchini and other herbs and veggies. Light, airy and perfect for summer.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 5 strips chopped vegan bacon
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 yellow or white onion, chopped
• 5 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, disced
• 1 tsp thyme
• 3 red jacket potatoes, cut into cubes
• 4 cups of water
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups sweet yellow corn
• 2 cups chopped zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• salt/pepper to taste
• fresh cilantro, chopped to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot melt butter, oil, and garlic until garlic is slightly browned.  Add in the chopped vegan bacon and the holy trio: onions, celery and carrots and let that cook until translucent.
2. Sprinkle with some salt/pepper and add the 1 tsp of thyme. Toss around well so all veggies are coated.
3. When the veggies are translucent pour in water, add potatoes and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer and let cook simmering for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4. Add in the corn and zucchini, season some more with salt/pepper and adjust to your liking. Let that cook another 10 minutes just until the corn and zucchini are cooked.
5. Remove the bay leaves and take half of the soup, pour it into a blender or processor and run until creamy.
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