Dairy Free Corn Chowder

non dairy corn chowder with potatoes and cashews in a pot

5 from 7 votes

This dairy free corn chowder recipe is bright and sweet, made with fresh corn, cashew cream, and simple spices its a fantastic summer meal. Made in one-pot this tasty soup is easy to make, and can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned corn!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American, Southwest

Servings: servings

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $1

Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for sauteeing
2 large sweet onions diced
6 cloves garlic minced
3 carrots sliced
3 stalks celery chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour use gluten free if desired
4 cups potatoes diced
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
6 cups Vegetable Stock
4 cups sweet corn
2 cups cashew cream 1 cup cashews soaked in 1 cup hot water, then blended
2 lemons juiced
2 tablespoons fresh basil

Instructions

In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until they are translucent.
Add the salt, pepper, and flour, and sauté for 3 more minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth until all the flour has been absorbed.
Add the potatoes, corn, and thyme, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, until the potatoes and vegetables are soft and tender.
Meanwhile, in a blender add the raw cashews and hot water. Allow them to soak for 15 minutes, then blend on high speed until thick and creamy. Pour the cashew cream into the soup.
At this point, texture is up to you - I used an immersion blender to thicken the soup just a bit. You can puree the whole thing, or leave it unblended.
Finish the soup with fresh lemon juice, and serve hot. Garnish with fresh basil and extra black pepper and enjoy!

Notes

Additions and Substitutions

Instead of cashew cream, you can use full-fat coconut milk. It's a great option to make the soup creamy and delicious. You could use another dairy-free alternative, like coconut yogurt or soy milk.

For the corn, you can use fresh, canned, or frozen. Just be sure to use the sweetest corn you can find!

To make this soup a bit spicier, you can add in 1-2 diced jalapeno peppers or add 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes.

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