Vegan Corn Chowder is a creamy soup made without gluten or dairy. It's the perfect way to cook with fresh corn, or use frozen corn for minimal prep work!
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, and cayenne pepper and stir for 1 more minute.
Next, add the water, potatoes, corn, salt, and black pepper. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and lower the heat, simmering until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
When the soup is done cooking, stir in the coconut milk. Use a ladle to scoop half of the soup into a blender, and carefully blend until smooth. (When blending hot liquids, be sure to lightly cover the vent in the lid with a thin dish towel, so steam can escape and you won't get splattered with hot soup.)
Pour the blended soup back into the pot, and then adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve warm with any toppings you love. Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition information is for 1 of 4 servings or roughly 2 cups of soup. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.Update Note: This recipe was updated in May 2021. If you prefer the original recipe, omit the coconut milk and cayenne pepper. I think this updated version is even better, though, so I hope you'll try it.