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Chowder served in a white round plate.
Mirjana

Velvety Vegan Chowder with Luscious Coconut Cream

Perfect for cozy evenings, this dish is a testament to the harmony of mushrooms and creamy coconut. Elevate your cooking with my step-by-step guide to this exquisite Savory Mushroom Delight: Velvety Vegan Chowder with Luscious Coconut Cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 fresh carrot, sliced
  • 2 cups medium baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn
  • 1 sliced Serrano pepper or red mini pepper sliced
  • 1 can organic, unsweetened coconut cream (13.5 ounces)
  • 4 slices smoked vegan provolone cut into 1/2 inch squares (Violife is the brand I use.)
  • 3 tbsp flour or cornstarch
  • Vegetable broth or water as needed
  • Salt, pepper, chopped fresh thyme, and rosemary leaves to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients.
    Chopped vegetables, cream and herbs
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms for several minutes until the onions turn transparent. Add the potatoes and 1/2 cup of broth, and cook covered for 15 - 20 minutes.
  3. Add corn, Serrano peppers, and spices.
    Add 2 cups broth or water, smoked vegan cheese, and previously whisked coconut cream. Bring the soup to a slow boil for 15 more minutes.
    Vegetables and corn stirring in a pan.
  4. Mix flour and 1/2 cup water into a creamy paste. (Flour or cornstarch will do the job, and the amount can change depending on the desired thickness.)
  5. Mix flour and 1/2 cup water into a creamy paste. (Flour or cornstarch will do the job, and the amount can change depending on the desired thickness.)
    Stir it into the simmering soup and cook for five more minutes. Your Savory Mushroom Delight is ready to serve!
    Serving options: Sliced Serrano peppers, green onions or chives, fresh rosemary, thyme, and cilantro. Save some sprigs for serving.

Notes

For best results use organic ingredients.