Mixed vegetable Chowder

9/24/2023

Well you guys, I accidentally posted this recipe on my home page, instead of my RECIPES page, so instead of trying to redo the entire post, I'm just leaving it here instead!

A good chowder to me, is major comfort food vibes. Creamy, hearty, and full of gorgeous vegetables, it's a hug in a bowl. My Mixed Vegetable Chowder features a collection of veggies I happened to have in the fridge at the end of the week. One leek, a few stalks of Celery, a couple cups of cauli florets, and a cob of corn. A chowder doesn't need rules, just the right method to ensure it's rich and creamy. This means whatever veg you have will make a gorgeous chowder following along with this recipe.

I hope y'all enjoy :)

Mixed Vegetable Chowder

Prep Time: 25 Min
Cook Time: 45 - 50 Min

Yields: 4 + Bowls

WHAT YOU NEED

3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
1 Tbsp. EVOO
4 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme, leaves removed
1 Yellow Onion, diced
1 Leek, halved & thinly sliced
1 Carrot, peeled & chopped
2 stalks Celery, diced
1 Large Russet, peeled & cut in to cubes
2 heaping C. Cauliflower Florets
1 Yellow Zucchini, quartered & sliced
1 cob Fresh Sweet Corn, stripped from cob, reserve cob
1/2 C Frozen Green Peas
2 Tbsp. A.P. Flour
4 C Pres Choice Plant Based Chikn Stock (Or Other veg alternative)
1 1/2 C 2% Milk, room temp
1/2 C Whipping Cream, room temp
2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
Himalayan Salt & Cracked Pepper
Seasonings - 1 Tsp. Vegeta Seasoning, 1 Tsp. Clubhouse Roasted Garlic & Pepper Seasoning, 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder, 1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder, 2 Tsp. Dried Chives
G A R N I S H - Fresh Parsley, Grana Padano, Red Pepper Flakes, Smashed Up Ritz Crackers (Sub any buttery cracker variety)

DIRECTIONS

Begin heating the butter, EVOO, garlic, pepper flakes, and thyme, in a large pot set to just below medium heat. Once heated, stir and let everything sizzle for 30 + seconds without burning. Add the onion, celery, carrot, leek, and a good pinch of salt & cracked pep. Stir and cook 6 - 7 minutes before adding the potato, cauliflower, yellow zucchini, corn, and another good pinch of both salt and pep. Cover and cook 5 minutes.

Remove cover and stir in the flour until it is absorbed by the veg. Continue to cook another minute or so before adding the plant-based chikn broth & milk, and bringing the soup to a boil. Once boiled, add all of the seasonings and the reserved cob, and reduce to medium low. Cover with a tilted lid & simmer 20 - 25 minutes. Remove cover and continue to simmer for 10 mins, add the peas, and continue for another 5 mins or so. Remove from heat, p[luck out the corn cob, and stir in the room temperature cream & fresh parsley. Taste and adjust the salt / seasoning to taste.
For service, serve your bowls with some fresh parsley, finely shredded grana padano, smashed up Ritz crackers, and some pepper flakes. ENJOY!

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