A quick, delicious, and simple soup made with corn, potatoes, celery, and red pepper! This creamy Corn Chowder is truly one for the books!
Who doesn’t love enjoying a hearty soup and all the comfort that comes with it? This delicious and creamy Corn Chowder soup hits all the right spots and, luckily for us, it is so easy to make! To top it all, this is another super-favorite from The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. The recipe will likely become one of those cookbook pages which will remain with a folded corner forever and probably have several food splashes from the countless times we’ve prepared them. So basically, a winner!
As contradictory as creamy and chunky sounds, it makes for the perfect soup texture. Some people love soups silky smooth and others more on the chunky side. This is one of the reasons why this soup makes for such a crowd-pleaser. Everybody is happy! Plus the chunks give it the sense of a more complete meal since you have those delicious corn and potato pieces to chew on.
If you’d like to add even more texture, you could add some extra frozen corn kernels (if using frozen corn) after blending. Find your ideal texture by playing around with the add ons and stick to it in order to enjoy the best Corn Chowder forever and ever!
When cooking for many people on a daily basis, it is really important to find recipes that please every member of the family - grown-ups and kids alike. This extra-creamy Corn Chowder might make it to the top of the list. Why? Many reasons.
First of all, the sweetness of the corn makes for a very appealing soup for the little ones. Tastes like corn on the cob in a bowl, what’s not to like, right? Also, you have the choice of blending parts of the soup completely if your kids like that better and still keep some of it chunky for the grown-ups looking for more consistency.
Another quality that makes this soup perfect for families is that its mild flavor allows for many customization options. If some like it spicier, you can add some hot sauce or chili flakes before eating. If others are after some serious crunch, you can add some croutons or crispy tofu. The possibilities are endless.
Corn chowder is different from other soups because 'chowder' tends to be a thicker soup. Chowders are often very rich and creamy in flavor and texture. They're also known for their use of potatoes which make them even heartier. This corn chowder embraces all aspects of the traditional corn chowder while keeping it vegan-friendly.
What are you waiting for? Go cozy up to a big bowl of this delicious vegetarian corn chowder!
When it comes to creamy corn chowder, there are so many garnishes to consider that will make this recipe even more delicious than it already is.
Photos by Zhoro Apostolov
This creamy vegan corn chowder recipe is from The Friendly Vegan Cookbook by Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto. Published with permission from BenBella Books, 2020, all rights reserved.
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