It's Not Cold Outside But I Want... Cheddar Corn & Potato Chowder.

It's just one of those days, I need some rich hearty food. So chowder it is. Again this is another great recipe to use all the things you just have laying around. Put anything you have or whatever you like in it, this is what I can up with.

 


Cheddar Corn & Potato Chowder

3 Tablespoons earth balance butter

1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
32 ounces vegetable broth 

3 cups diced potatoes (about 6 medium)
2 stalks of celery, chopped

10 button mushrooms, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

1 cup green beans, cut

2 cups yellow corn

2 cloves garlic, minced

2/3 cup rice milk

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp soy cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Pinch of cayenne pepper, garnish

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and corn until tender. Mix in flour, coating the vegetables. Add broth and bring to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth. Reduce heat, add potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, and simmer until tender. Then stir in milk. Cook another 5 minutes, remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cayenne pepper to taste for a hint of spice.