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Creamy Corn + Zucchini Chowder

Creamy Corn + Zucchini Chowder

This Creamy Corn + Zucchini Chowder hits the perfect harmony between a hearty chowder and a light gazpacho. Warm, satisfying, and bursting with late summer flavour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1-2 medium zucchini sliced lengthwise into quarters and then diced
  • 5 cups yellow corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 2 medium red potatoes diced small
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cashew cream see below
  • ½ wheel of cashew cheese I used smoked paprika cashew cheese
  • 1/2 - 2 tsp smoked paprika or to taste depending on your heat preference
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 of a fresh lemon juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chives finely chopped (optional)

Cashew Cream

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 15 mins
  • 1/2 cup filtered water

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized heat-proof bowl add the raw cashews. Pour hot water over the cashews until covered and soak for 15 mins.
  • In a large pot add the olive oil and onion, cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent. Add the zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the corn, garlic and thyme to the pot, cook for 3- 5 more minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the potatoes + vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
  • While the soup cooks, drain the cashews and add them and the filtered water into a blender. Blend on high until very creamy and smooth. Remove form the blender and set aside.
  • Transfer 2/3 of the chowder to the same blender jug (no need to clean it) and blend until smooth. Return the blended chowder to the pot. Stir in the cashew cream, cashew cheese, nutritional yeast + paprika. Simmer for another 5 mins.
  • Add the lemon juice, and salt + pepper. Serve topped with chives and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!

Notes

I used Fauxmagerie Zengarry's Smoked Paprika cashew cheese in this recipe, but feel free to use a cashew cheese of your choice (I've also used brie-style cashew cheese) and it was delicious. 
Keyword Chowder, Soup, Zucchini Season