Corn & Mushroom Chowder

Living in San Francisco for 6 years has always given me a soft spot for chowder. Clam chowder with bread bowls was one of the only things I could afford while paying my way through school and it filled you up for literally the entire day! Lately, I have been feeling so nostalgic for my days in SF that I had to recreate the feeling and California vibe you get from a bowl of chowder!

This is the perfect summertime version with seasonal organic corn, button mushrooms, golden potatoes and of course chives. Make sure to get a high quality full fat coconut milk (avoid trader joe’s brand) to avoid any overpowering coconut flavor.

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The Goods:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 stalks celery, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 1 bulb of fennel, end removed and diced

• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 5-7 small golden potatoes, diced

• 2 cups button mushrooms, teared into pieces

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 can full fat coconut milk

• 2 1/2 cup veggie broth

• 1 corn on the cob, peeled and kernels removed

• 2 tbsp chives, chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced

• 1 tsp hot sauce

The Method:

1. Heat a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat with a dash of olive oil. Once hot, add the onions and a pinch of salt, stir and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.

2. Next, add in the celery, carrots and fennel. Stir well and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Use a dash of veggie broth in case you need to deglaze the pan.

3. Toss in the garlic, salt, black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until all the veggies have softened.

4. Add in the golden potatoes, mushrooms, paprika and cook the spices for 1-2 minutes. Then pour in the coconut milk to deglaze everything. Stir well and cook this for about 60 seconds then pour in the veggie broth.

5. Cover, and lower the heat to a medium and cook for 10-15 minutes while stirring occasionally.

6. When the veggies are almost fork tender, add in the corn kernels and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the minced chives, thyme, and hot sauce. Taste for salt + pepper.

7. Enjoy in your favorite bread bowls or with a slice of toasted bread!

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