Corn Chowder
Ingredients
The chowder
-
1–2
tablespoon
olive oil (or ghee or butter)
-
2
large
leeks, thinly sliced into rings
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2
cups
celery, diced
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4
cloves
garlic, rough chopped
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3
cups
corn (fresh or frozen)
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3
cups
baby potatoes, thinly sliced into ¼ inch rounds
-
3
cups
water
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2
teaspoons
veggie bouillon
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
½
teaspoon
pepper
-
2
leaves
bay leaves
-
1
tablespoon
fresh thyme
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14
ounces
full-fat coconut milk
-
½
teaspoon
apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
-
¼–½
teaspoon
ground turmeric
-
pinch
cayenne (optional)
Optional Leek Oil
-
4
cups
boiling salted water
-
1
cup
leek tops, packed and sliced
-
½
cup
parsley or chives, packed and rough chopped
-
1
cup
light olive oil
-
pinch
salt
Instructions
- Soak the sliced leeks in water to remove dirt and sediment.
- Sauté the leeks in oil until tender, then add celery and garlic.
- Add corn, potatoes, water, bouillon, salt, pepper, and bay leaves, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Remove some veggies, add coconut milk, and blend the remaining soup until creamy.
- Return the veggies to the pot, season with vinegar and cayenne, and stir in turmeric.
- Serve with crusty bread or croutons.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
278
Total fat
15.7g
Total carbohydrates
33.8g
Total protein
5.8g
Sodium
465.2mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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