Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder

A Bowl of Comfort with a Fresh Spring Twist

There’s something deeply comforting about a warm bowl of chowder—rich, creamy, and filled with simple ingredients that feel like home.

This Vegan Corn Chowder is exactly that kind of recipe: cozy yet light, hearty yet fresh, and perfect for slow May evenings or breezy coastal days. Made with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a velvety coconut base, it’s a plant-based take on a classic that doesn’t miss a thing.

🌾 A Little Foodie History

Corn chowder has roots in early American cooking, inspired by traditional European chowders brought over by settlers—particularly from France and England.

While classic chowders often featured seafood and cream, corn chowder became a beloved variation in regions where corn was abundant, especially in the Northeast and Midwest.

Over time, it evolved into a comfort food staple—thick, creamy, and deeply satisfying.

This vegan version keeps all that nostalgic flavor while swapping in coconut milk for richness and letting the natural sweetness of corn shine through. It’s a modern, plant-based nod to tradition—and honestly, just as delicious (if not more 😉).

🌽 Vegan Corn Chowder Recipe

📋Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil or 1/4 cup water

1 medium onion, diced

3–4 garlic cloves, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 celery ribs (or green bell pepper), diced

1 tsp thyme

1/2–1 tsp smoked paprika

2 bay leaves

4 1/2 cups vegetable broth

8 ears corn (or 6–7 cups frozen/canned)

1 lb potatoes, cubed

1 can (14 oz) coconut milk or cream

Salt + pepper to taste

Optional Toppings:

Parsley, chives, green onions, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, coconut bacon, vegan cheese

🥣 Instructions:

In a large pot, heat oil (or water) over medium heat

Add onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté ~7 minutes

Stir in garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika (last 2 minutes)

Add corn, potatoes, bay leaves, and broth. Bring to a boil

Reduce heat, cover slightly, and simmer ~15 minutes (until potatoes are tender)

Stir in coconut milk during the last 5 minutes

Remove bay leaves and let cool slightly

✨ Optional: Blend 2–3 cups for a creamier texture, then stir back in

Serve warm, topped with all your favorites 🤍

There’s something so comforting about a recipe that brings you back to simplicity—one pot, wholesome ingredients, and flavors that feel like home.

This Vegan Corn Chowder is the kind of meal that invites you to slow down, savor each spoonful, and maybe even go back for seconds (or thirds, no judgment here 😉).

Whether you’re curled up on a foggy evening or just craving something nourishing and cozy, this bowl is here to remind you that comfort food can be both feel-good and plant-based.

Made with simple ingredients and a whole lot of heart.

With love,

Tamarah ❤️ Founder

@veggiefoodievibes

Enjoy!

A votre santé 🌱

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