Rich, hearty, comforting, buttery ... I can think of so many adjectives to describe my new favorite corn chowder recipe. Who needs the dairy? Not moi!
Yield: 6
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1medium yellow oniondiced) (about 2 cups diced
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1/2teaspoondry mustard
1/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/8teaspoonturmeric
1teaspoonkosher salt + more to taste
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper + more to taste
2cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
1(15-ounce) can lite coconut milk
1poundYukon gold potatoesunpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice) (about 3 cups
4sprigs fresh thymeor 1/2 teaspoon dried
1(16-ounce) bag frozen sweet corn kernels
Instructions
Set a medium soup pot over low heat. Add the olive oil and the onion. Sweat the onion - cook it low and slow - until tender and translucent, 10-12 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium-low and add the flour, dry mustard, smoked paprika, turmeric, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
Slowly add the vegetable broth and deglaze the pan, stirring up any cooked bits that are stuck to the pan. Add the coconut milk, potatoes, and thyme.
Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat back to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat. Remove the thyme stems. Stir in the corn.
Transfer half of the mixture - about 3 1/2 cups - to the pitcher of a blender. Puree completely and then add back to the soup.
Return pot to low heat and heat the soup back up. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
Serve. I like to top individual bowls with a bit of fresh thyme and an extra sprinkle of black pepper, but it's not necessary!
Keeps well refrigerated for about 3 days.
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Notes
Recipe notes (added 10/17/2023)
Substitution Notes
One reader shared that they swapped cauliflower in for the potatoes and they loved the results.
Another reader did not have thyme. They used sage instead and loved it.
To make it gluten-free, simply leave out the flour. I added the flour to help give it that chowder vibe/thicker consistency, but it's delicious without!