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Vegan Corn Chowder with Coconut Milk and Jalapenos Recipe

A creamy, plant-based corn chowder with coconut milk and jalapeños. Sweet, spicy, and ultra-comforting without a drop of dairy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Author: veganrecipecorner24@gmail.com

Materials

For the Chowder:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 jalapeño finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium potato diced
  • 1 14 oz can coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

For Serving:

  • Crusty bread
  • Extra jalapeño slices optional

Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another minute.

Cook the Vegetables:

  • Add corn and diced potato, stirring well.
  • Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.

Blend and Finish:

  • Blend half the soup until creamy while keeping some chunks for texture.
  • Stir in coconut milk, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Serve and Garnish:

  • Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with extra jalapeño if desired.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 280
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 5g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 50%
  • Potassium: 20%
  • Iron: 15%
  • Magnesium: 12%
  • Folate: 10%

Tips for the Best Chowder

  • Roast the corn for extra depth of flavor.
  • Add more jalapeños if you love heat.
  • Stir in nutritional yeast for a cheesy twist.

Final Thought

This chowder is proof that comfort food doesn’t need dairy. It's rich, cozy, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting!