Vegan Corn Chowder

With sweet corn, tender potatoes and a creamy broth, this vegan Corn Chowder recipe is every bit as delicious as the traditional version!

Course Soups

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 322

5 cups vegetable broth 1.4L
4 cups fresh corn kernels from 4–5 ears corn, reserve cobs for simmering – 600g
1 large onion finely diced (about 1 ½ cups) – 200g
1 large carrot cut into ¼-inch dice (about 1 cup) – 120g
3 stalks celery finely diced (about 1 cup) – 100g
1 pound Yukon potatoes peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick pieces (3 medium) – 450g
2-3 tablespoons sea salt or to taste – 10–15 grams
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1g
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste – 0.5g
½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1.5g
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried – 1g
1 bay leaf remove before serving
2 tablespoons chopped green onions to garnish – 10g
Vegan bacon for topping

Make the Cashew Cream: Drain soaked cashews. Blend with almond or oat milk until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Add vegetable broth and reserved corn cobs to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes to extract flavor. Remove and discard cobs.
In the same pot, add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté in a splash of broth (or a little oil if preferred) until softened, about 6–7 minutes.
Stir in potatoes, corn kernels, thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the cashew cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste (more salt, cayenne, or smoked paprika if you like).
Ladle into bowls, garnish with green onions, and top with your vegan bacon.

Refrigerator: Transfer this corn chowder into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze the soup in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
To reheat: Warm leftovers in a pan on the stove over medium heat, or heat individual bowls in the microwave.