WHITE NOTHERN BEANS AND CORN CHOWDER, VEGAN

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

white northern beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Cannellini beans provide similar texture and flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

corn kernels

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn is nutritious and convenient.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in thyme and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add white northern beans and corn kernels; mix well.

Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Remove bay leaf and blend chowder until smooth, if desired.

Return to heat; stir in heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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