Vegan Corn Chowder Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 medium onion, diced
02 - 2 ribs celery, diced
03 - ½ red bell pepper, diced
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 pound Yukon gold or red potatoes, peeled and cubed
06 - 4 cups sweet corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
07 - 3 cups vegetable broth
08 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1 cup plain, unsweetened soy milk
17 - ¾ cup raw cashews
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, optional garnish

# Instructions:

01 - In a large pot, water sauté the onion, celery, and red bell pepper until the onion is translucent. If the vegetables start to stick to the pot, add a small amount of water to deglaze the pan.
02 - Add the garlic and sauté for another two minutes.
03 - Add the potatoes, corn, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
04 - Add the cashews, nutritional yeast, soy milk, and two cups of the soup to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
05 - Pour the blended mixture into the soup pot and continue heating until warmed through.