SWEET POTATO, KALE & CORN CHOWDER

Growing up in Maine I ate my fair share of chowder (also known as chowdah).  So I have a special place in my heart for it.  As should everyone- a thick, creamy soup that will warm you through to your bones, what’s not to love?  It’s what the doctor ordered for a cold winter day.  It’s a remedy for pretty much anything.  And this version, well the bonus is that it won’t give you heart disease like SOME chowdahs I know.  So, my friends, what are you waiting for?  Eat up!  xx- Sarah  {recipe after the jump}

Sweet Potato, Kale and Corn Chowder 

Recipe inspired by a recipe in this book

INGREDIENTS:

2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2″ cubes

2 shallots, diced

1 medium leek, cleaned and sliced (round)

1 bunch of curly kale, chopped

3 cups of frozen or fresh corn

3 cloves of garlic

3 cups of low sodium vegetable broth

3 cups of water (more to preference)

1/4 teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon coconut oil

 

METHOD:

– In large, heavy bottomed soup pan sauté diced shallots and coconut oil over medium/low heat until softened.

– Add garlic, sweet potatoes, sea salt, pepper, cinnamon and sauté an additional minute.

– Add vegetable broth and water, cook utnil potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.  Add leeks and cook an additional two minute

– Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a standing blender) to rough puree the soup.

–  Add kale, corn and cook until kale is softened.  Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

– Serve hot!  Enjoy!

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  13. April|

    I just made this, and I gotta say… its freaking amazing! Thanks so much for posting!!

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  15. Ren|

    Just cooked this and it’s yummy! I used a tbs of curry powder instead of cinnamon though and it really worked!! 🙂

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  17. Valerie|

    A stunner: this is even better than it looks and better than it sounds…I wanted a forever supply

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  19. megan|

    SO DELICIOUS! I sauteed some shiitake mushrooms on the side in some vegan “butter” and then added them into the chowder. It gave it some extra flavor and texture making it similar to a clam chowder too.

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  20. cora|

    I made this last night for dinner with friends and the whole thing was devoured! It was a HUGE hit. I’ll definitely be making it again.

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  23. Maia|

    do you peel the sweet potatoes?
    i feel like peel on is more nutritious as long as your pots are organic and well scrubbed, but do they blend smoothly?

    also, do you leave the garlic cloves whole?

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  24. Judith de Haan|

    Oh. My. Goodness. I think I want to have your babies!! (Kidding!) This is the BEST corn chowder I have ever had. It’s creamy. It’s got that amazing touch of sweet AND I get to have that sanctimonious feeling because I added KALE.

    YumYumYumYum!

    You da bomb!

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    • Judith de Haan|

      Oh! I didn’t peel the potatoes but I spiralized them. I love that this is dairy-free. It is just so darned good (slurping some up as we speak!)….thank you for your creative cooking GENIUS!

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  28. Nicole|

    How did you get this color?! Mine did not look like that at all. And mine was thin even with pureeing the potatoes.

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  30. RON|

    THE SOUP LOOKS VERY TASTY, I HAVE BEEN A VEGAN FOR JUST OVER A YEAR NOW.
    VERY CHALLENGING TO ADJUST TO A VEGAN DIET BECAUSE THERE IS NO PERSONS TO TEACH YOU WHAT TO CREATE,COOK OR INVENT.!
    THANK GOD FOR THE INTERNET !
    WE’LL BE MAKING THIS SOUP SOON, HOWEVER, CREAMY SOUPS WILL WARRANT SEVERE RECTAL SPASMS AND GIVE ME THE ROYAL SHI*TS TO THE POINT OF EXHAUSTION, NOT TO MENTION . PUT ME IN THE BATHROOM FOR DAYS!
    I ASK WHAT MAKES THIS SOUP CREAMY?
    THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
    -RON M

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  31. Nicole|

    Very flavorful and Delicious! I’ve already shared the recipe with several friends.

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