Thursday, December 27, 2018

Vegan & Gluten Free Green Chile Corn Chowder

This rich Green Chile Vegan Corn Chowder is a comforting dinner you can whip up in one hour! Each bowl features sweet corn, hearty potatoes, and cashews for extra creaminess. Gluten-free!


You’ll Need:


  • 2 tablespoons Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 quart (4 cups) vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery stalks, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, core removed and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound Russet or red potatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks (about 4 cups)
  • 4 cups yellow corn (about 4 ears of corn), divided
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight or at least 4 hours*
  • 1 7-ounce green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • Green onions, for garnish

Instructions:


  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil. When hot, add onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Add carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook for 8-10 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  2. To the pot, add chopped potatoes, 3 cups corn, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, drain cashews. In a blender or food processor, add cashews, remaining 1 cup corn, and 1 cup water. Blend until smooth.
  4. When the chowder is done cooking, add cashew/corn mixture, green chiles, salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric, and liquid smoke; stir. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaf before serving. Garnish with green onions.


NOTES:

  • If you need soaked cashews in a hurry, boil raw cashews in a pot of water for 10 minutes.


Source: emilieeats.com