Description
This Sweet Potato Chowder is a comforting and hearty vegan soup packed with nutritious vegetables, warm spices, and creamy coconut milk. Perfect for chilly days, it offers a rich, flavorful experience with wholesome ingredients that nourish and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Liquids and Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute to release its aroma.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate the diced sweet potatoes, sliced carrots, diced celery, and chopped red bell pepper into the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables and enhance their flavors.
- Season: Sprinkle smoked paprika, dried thyme, ground cumin, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly with the spices.
- Simmer Soup Base: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add Coconut Milk and Corn: Stir in the full-fat coconut milk and corn kernels, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors and heat through.
- Wilt Greens: Add chopped kale or spinach to the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the chowder, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in a drained can of white beans or chickpeas.
- If you prefer a creamier chowder, blend half of the soup and return it to the pot before serving.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a heartier meal experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
