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Creamy Vegan Red Lentil and Sweet Corn Chowder with Smoked Paprika

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Follow this recipe to make a hearty, creamy, and completely plant-based chowder featuring red lentils and sweet corn, seasoned with smoked paprika for depth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained, or 1.5 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup unsweetened plain plant milk (soy or oat recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  4. Remove about 2 cups of the soup mixture and blend it using an immersion blender or a standard blender until smooth. Return the blended portion to the pot. This creates the creamy base.
  5. Stir in the corn and plant milk. Heat through gently for 3 to 5 minutes, but do not boil after adding the milk.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and add salt as needed.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For an extra thick chowder, use less vegetable broth initially, adding more only if the soup becomes too thick during simmering.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture overall, blend half of the entire soup mixture before adding the corn.
  • This chowder tastes even better the next day after the flavors have settled.

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