Corn Chowder (Vegan, Gluten Free and Oil Free)

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 4 oz can diced hot or mild green chiles (or 3 roasted Hatch chiles)
• 6 + 1 cups vegetable broth
• 4 red potatoes, diced
• 3 + 1 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1/2 tsp white or black pepper

• 1/2 cup raw cashews (optional)
• 1 cup vegetable broth or water (optional)

Directions

Saute onion and bell pepper in a little water until soft.  Add remaining ingredients, except 1 cup corn and 1 cup broth, bring to a boil, and then simmer until potatoes are soft.

Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 cup corn and 1 cup broth in a blender and puree until smooth.

Add mixture to soup and heat through until thickened.

Thicker and creamier option: Blend 1/2 cup raw cashews and 1 cup vegetable broth or water until completely smooth. Stir into soup and heat through until thickened.

Serves 8.