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    Vegan Corn Chowder

    Published: Jul 30, 2019 Modified: Oct 8, 2019 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Corn ChowderCreamy and hearty vegan corn chowder with potatoes! Rich and comforting this soup makes a delicious appetizer or main course. #vegan #dairyfree | lovingitvegan.com

    Creamy and hearty vegan corn chowder with potatoes! This soup is rich and comforting and makes a delicious appetizer or main course.

    Vegan corn chowder in black bowls.

    I am in love with this vegan corn chowder. It is deliciously creamy and rich while still maintaining a feeling of lightness from the fresh corn and chopped spring onions. 

    It’s definitely filling enough as a main course but works wonderfully as an appetizer as well. 

    Vegan corn chowder topped with chopped spring onions in a black bowl.

    How to make Vegan Corn Chowder

    First you want to slice the corn off the cob. 

    Using fresh corn on the cob is the best for this recipe as we actually cook the corn cobs in the soup to really infuse the soup with corn flavor. 

    So simply stand the corn cobs in a bowl and slice the corn off. Then break the corn cobs in half with your hands. 

    The corn itself you can set aside, as you only add that to the soup in the last 5 minutes of cooking. 

    Vegan corn chowder

    Add some vegan butter to a pot along with some chopped onion and sautĆ© until the onions are softened. Then add in some crushed garlic and dried thyme and sautĆ© with the onions. 

    Add some all purpose flour and stir in, then add in vegetable stock, light coconut milk and coconut cream and whisk in until smooth. 

    Then you add in peeled chopped potatoes, the naked corn cobs (you don’t need to use all of them, just as many as can comfortably fit in the pot) along with a bay leaf. 

    Step by step process photo collage of making vegan corn chowder.

    Bring to a simmer and then cover the pot and let everything cook for around 25 minutes until the potatoes are soft. 

    Remove the corn cobs and the bay leaf. 

    Add the fresh corn and let it cook for 5 minutes and then add in some chopped spring onions and stir in. Add some salt and black pepper to taste. 

    Now your soup is ready to serve! 

    Step by step process photo collage of making vegan corn chowder.

    Pro Tips for the Best Vegan Corn Chowder

    Use light coconut milk and full fat coconut cream.  If you were to use full fat coconut milk in this recipe as well as the coconut cream I think the result may be too rich. Using light coconut milk solves this issue, you get delicious flavor and richness without it being too heavy. 

    If you have an issue with coconut milk then you can use a different non-dairy milk option instead and substitute the coconut cream for either a different non-dairy cream or just more non-dairy milk. Your soup will be less rich but still delicious. 

    Add the naked corn cobs to the soup to infuse the corn flavor into the soup before the corn is added. If you are using fresh corn on the cob, which is recommended for this soup, then adding the naked corn cobs to the soup really adds to the flavor. 

    You can optionally use canned corn or frozen corn and if you do this then of course you won’t have any corn cobs to add to the soup, and that’s okay, but if you do have them, then use them. 

    Can you make this Vegan Corn Chowder Gluten-Free?

    If you want to make it gluten-free then you can switch the regular flour for a gluten-free all purpose flour blend. That way everything will stay the same.

    If you don’t want to do it that way, then you can omit the flour, but then, if the soup is looking a little thin towards the end, then mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with a little cold water into a smooth paste and then stir it in. Let it cook for a few minutes to cook off and thicken the soup. 

    Vegan corn chowder in a black bowl with a spoon.

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    Vegan corn chowder in a black bowl with a spoon.

     

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    Vegan corn chowder

    Vegan Corn Chowder


    ★★★★★

    5 from 10 reviews

    • Author: Alison Andrews
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 35 mins
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 6
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    Description

    Creamy and hearty vegan corn chowder with potatoes! This soup is rich and comforting and makes a delicious appetizer or main course.


    Ingredients

    • 5 Corn on the Cob (or 4.5 cups (738g) Frozen Corn or Canned Corn, Drained)
    • 3 Tbsp Vegan Butter
    • 1 Onion (Chopped)
    • 1 tsp Crushed Garlic
    • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
    • 1/2 cup (63g) All Purpose Flour*
    • 2 cups (480ml) Vegetable Stock
    • 2 14oz (400ml) Cans Light Coconut Milk
    • 1 14oz (400ml) Can Coconut Cream
    • 2 Large Potatoes (~600g/1.2 lb peeled and cubed)
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 3/4 cup Spring Onions (Chopped)*
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • Black Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Slice the corn off the cob. Stand the corn cobs in a bowl and slice the corn off. Then break the corn cobs in half with your hands. Set aside both the fresh corn and the naked corn cobs.Ā 
    2. Add the vegan butter to a pot along with the chopped onion and sautƩ until the onions are softened.
    3. Add in the crushed garlic and dried thyme and sauté with the onions. 
    4. Add the all purpose flour and stir in, then add in the vegetable stock, light coconut milk and coconut cream and whisk together.Ā 
    5. Add in the peeled chopped potatoes, the naked corn cobs (you don’t need to use all of them, just as many as can comfortably fit in the pot) along with the bay leaf.Ā 
    6. Bring to a simmer and then cover the pot and let everything cook for around 25 minutes until the potatoes are soft.Ā 
    7. Remove the corn cobs and the bay leaf.Ā 
    8. Add the fresh corn and let it cook for 5 minutes and then add in the chopped spring onions and stir in. Add the salt and sprinkle on some black pepper to taste.Ā 
    9. Serve with some more spring onions on top and a sprinkle of black pepper.
    10. Keep leftovers stored in the fridge and enjoy within 3-4 days.

    Notes

    *If you want this corn chowder to be gluten-free then use a gluten free all purpose flour blend.

    *Spring onions are also called green onions or salad onions or scallions.

    • Category: Appetizer, Savory
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Serving (of 6)
    • Calories: 494
    • Sugar: 10.5g
    • Sodium: 746mg
    • Fat: 27.1g
    • Saturated Fat: 18.9g
    • Carbohydrates: 59.8g
    • Fiber: 5.6g
    • Protein: 7.3g

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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. AvatarMaggie D says

      September 10, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      I’ve made this recipe without exaggeration a dozen times. It is so delicious, my whole family loves it (even the non vegans!) and we always use the leftovers (if there are any!) for work lunches. This recipe is a staple!!!! Thank you!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        September 11, 2020 at 10:03 am

        Awesome! Thanks so much Maggie!

        Reply
    2. AvatarCharlotte says

      August 06, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      Absolutely delicious! I was looking for recipes to please my non-vegans family and they loved this. I will definitely be making it again. I did sub the coconut milk and cream for oatly milk and oatly cream due to a coconut allergy in the house, worked out just fine though I had to use a little more to make it as creamy.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        August 07, 2020 at 9:05 am

        Wonderful! Thanks Charlotte!

        Reply
    3. AvatarAngela says

      May 26, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      Literally the best soup I’ve ever made. It is SO GOOD and my entire non vegan family ate it up and now I’m sad there is none left for me to eat. Will make this 100 more times!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        May 27, 2020 at 11:16 am

        Awesome Angela, thank you so much!

        Reply
    4. AvatarTaylor says

      April 28, 2020 at 2:38 am

      Can I use just frozen corn or canned? I want to cut corners lol

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        April 28, 2020 at 11:32 am

        Yes, we have options for that in the recipe ingredients.

        Reply
    5. AvatarCatherine says

      April 26, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      Simply AMAZING!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        April 28, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Thanks Catherine!

        Reply
    6. AvatarAnnie says

      April 22, 2020 at 3:42 am

      So so delicious. Couldn’t find coconut cream but it was still creamy and decadent without it. Also was too lazy to peel the potatoes, turned out fine šŸ™‚

      Thank you thank you thank you for the lovely recipe! šŸ’•

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        April 23, 2020 at 1:42 pm

        Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing Annie!

        Reply
    7. AvatarChelsey says

      April 02, 2020 at 9:40 pm

      This. Is. Delicious! I was so sad when it was gone, but I guess I will just have to make more! Thank you for sharing this AMAZING recipe. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        April 03, 2020 at 1:38 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the awesome review!

        Reply
    8. AvatarEva says

      October 09, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      So good! I made with coconut milk. Added diced mushrooms with the corn. I will definitely make this again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        October 10, 2019 at 10:03 am

        Awesome Eva! Thanks for the great review. šŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. AvatarDennis says

      October 08, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      In your write-up I think you meant corn cobs not husks. šŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        October 08, 2019 at 3:01 pm

        Indeed I did! Haha, thanks for pointing it out! šŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. AvatarLeslie says

      October 08, 2019 at 1:34 am

      This is an awesome vegan chowder! I made it but added carrots and it was delicious. I was curious if it freezes well? It makes a lot for my fam and I could cut it in half of course but I love having backup meals.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        October 08, 2019 at 1:43 pm

        Hi Leslie! So glad you enjoyed it! I haven’t tried freezing this soup but I think it should freeze well! Thanks for the wonderful rating. šŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. AvatarSylvie says

      August 04, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      OMG definitely a keeper, nothing to change. Everybody loved it p. Tkssss 😘

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        August 06, 2019 at 12:28 pm

        So happy to hear, thanks Sylvie.

        Reply
    12. AvatarMarylou says

      August 03, 2019 at 1:47 am

      Hi Alison! Can you omit the flour? I have a gluten sensitivity. This looks so good!!

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        August 03, 2019 at 11:39 am

        Hi Marylou, you could use a gluten free all purpose flour instead. Or if you don’t want to do that, then omit it, but if the soup looks like it could use a little thickening up at the end, then mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with a little cold water into a smooth paste and then stir it in. Let it cook for a few minutes to cook off and thicken the soup. All the best! šŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. AvatarAnthy Hellmers says

      August 02, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      Love this. Filling too. I added chopped shitake mushrooms. Chopped celery. Almond/Coconut milk blend. And a green pepper, peeled during the simmer process. Thank you

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        August 02, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing and the wonderful review. šŸ™‚

        Reply
    14. AvatarMegan says

      August 01, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      This soup is pure heaven! So creamy and rich. And I love how simple it is.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alison AndrewsAlison Andrews says

        August 02, 2019 at 1:30 pm

        Awesome! Thanks Megan. xo

        Reply

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