Vegan Corn Chowder

As promised here is a brand new recipe to end the year. On top of having a wonderful texture and taste it can be one of your higher fiber soups for the coming year. With only 5 ingredients it is also very quick to put together. You will also note that it is slightly different from the Corn Chowder recipe of January 20,2011.  It does not include the carrots or celery, i.e. the marpoix mix. So here goes.

Vegan Corn Chowder

1- 32 ounce carton of Imagine Creamy Sweet Corn Soup

1 very large onion or 2 smaller onions peeled and coarsely chopped, about 2 cups

2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Large Russet Potatoes peeled and coarsely diced between 2 to 3 cups

1 pound of frozen sweet white corn

In your LeCreuset 4 quart soup pot, heat olive oil over a low heat. Add the onions and saute over medium heat until translucent. Add the diced potatoes and saute until they start to stick to the pan. Add the Imagine Sweet Corn Soup and the frozen corn. Cook over a medium low heat for at least 1 hour stirring occasionally to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. The soup is done when the potatoes are tender. 

This should make between 4 to 8 servings depending on the size of your bowls. 

Quick Vegan Corn Chowder

You guessed it since John shared his cold I don't feel like cooking so this is what is in the red pot for dinner tonight.

Vegan Corn Chowder

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Package Trader Joe's Miro Poix Mix*
1 Pound frozen white sweet corn
1/2 pound potatoes boiled and cubed
1 Quart Imagine Creamy Harvest Corn Soup

In your soup pot add the olive oil and warm. Add the Miro Poix mix and saute until the onions are transparent.  Added the frozen corn  and continue cooking until the corn is warmed through. Add the cubed potatoes and the Imagine Creamy Harvest Corn Soup, simmer on low a minimum of 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.

Serve with Bread and Margarine for a complete dinner. This may also be used as a starter course.

Serves 4  for dinner and 8 for a starter course.

*If you don't have access to Trader Joe's Miro Poix Mix you will need to dice 1 cup of white onions, carrots and celery to a fine dice.

I guess I started cooking dinner too soon. John just called and offered to bring dinner home. Timing is everything and tonight I just don't have it.