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A heaping bowl of sweet potato chowder.

Spicy Sweet Potato Corn Chowder (Healthy & Vegan)

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
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This Spicy Sweet Potato Corn Chowder is a healthier, dairy-free twist on the classic dairy-rich dish. It's loaded with veggies, perfectly spiced, vegan and incredibly creamy.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Dietary GF, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Vegan
Season(s) Autumn, Winter
Difficulty Moderate
Yield 6 Servings

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

Cheezy Cashew Cream

  • 2 cups Cashews (soaked)
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan / Sea Salt

Chowder Base

  • 4 cups Frozen or Fresh Corn
  • 3 stalks Celery
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 medium Sweet Potato (cubed)
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado / Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Chipotle Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • Dash Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions
 

Cheezy Cashew Cream

  • You will first need to soak your cashews overnight or for 15-20 minutes in hot water.
  • Place the soaked cashews, water, salt, nutritional yeast and lemon juice into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
  • Set your Cheezy Cashew Cream aside until ready to use. (You can also store in the fridge for up to seven days).

Chowder Base

  • First, heat a tablespoon or two of avocado or extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan. Next, add the onion, and cook for a minute or two.
  • Add in the garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Then add the Celery and sweet potato, cooking for another few seconds.
  • Next, stir in the corn, followed by the vegetable broth. Turn the heat up and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, turn the heat back down to low. Stir in the chilli powder, chipotle powder, turmeric and garlic powder, cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft. You should be able to poke a fork through the sweet potato with ease.

Chowder

  • Once the sweet potatoes are soft, pour in the Cheezy Cashew Cream, mixing well with the vegetable broth and vegetables.
  • Add salt Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often. If your Cheezy Cashew Cream was in the fridge, you may need to cook a little longer.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve and enjoy warm!

Notes

This a versatile recipe, you can add in or subsitute other veggies of your liking. Carrots make great alternative or addition to the sweet potato!

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5871IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 4mg
Total Servings : 6
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