Corn Chowder

Corn chowder can be made at any time of year using frozen organic corn, but truthfully, it’s only really yummy in the summer when organic corn is fresh and sweet. Loaded with fiber, B vitamins and folate, this sweet whole grain creates vitality and strength.

Makes 4–5 servings

Ingredient List:

• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• Sea salt
• 3–4 new or fingerling potatoes, unpeeled, diced, do not peel
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed, cobs reserved
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2 cups spring or filtered water
• Cracked black pepper
• 3–4 fresh chives, minced, for garnish

Step By Step Instructions:

Place oil and onion in a skillet over medium heat. When the onions begin to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Stir in potatoes and, a pinch of salt and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in celery and, a pinch of salt and sauté for 1 minute. Add corn and, a pinch of salt and sauté for 1 minute.

Add almond milk and water and bring to a to a boil with reserved corn cobs (to sweeten the broth). Stir in sautéed veggies and return to the boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove the cobs and discard. Serve garnished with fresh chives.