This tasty recipe was contributed by my fabulous friend, Vatican Lokey. He has given recipes before to Friendly Foods and this new one is a real treat because it's vegan friendly!! Check it out!
Sweet Potato, Corn, & Spicy Greens Chowder
All vegan and you won't care in the slightest, its so good!
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4″ cubes
1 large yellow onion, diced
1/3 cup fresh chives & green onions, loosely packed
1 cup finely chopped blend of fresh kale, turnip, and mustard greens
2 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob, preserving juices.
3 cloves of garlic, minced
4 cups of low sodium vegetable broth
2 cups of water (more to preference)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground 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 until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- 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!
