Vegan Corn Chowder - No Potatoes

This is a hearty corn chowder that does NOT contain potatoes. It does have lots of other veggies, though, that add color and nutrition to the soup. You can make it in a stock pot or a slow cooker, depending on how much time you have. It's one of those recipes that's great to put together in the morning and have ready by dinner time.

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 2-3 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1 quart vegetable stock
• 1 C plant-based milk
• 1 bag frozen white corn
• 1 can sweet green peas, drained
• 1 can creamed yellow corn
• 2 medium carrots
• 1/2 t cumin
• 1/4 t thyme leaves
• 1/8-1/4 t ground thyme
• 1/4 t sage
• a pinch of rosemary
• cayenne pepper to taste
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Chop the onions and put them in a pan over low heat with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. While the onions are cooking, mince the garlic.
3. Add the garlic, cover, and let the onions sweat until translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. In the meantime, put all other ingredients in a slow cooker with the heat on high.
5. When the onions and garlic are ready, add to the crock pot. Let the chowder cook on high until the carrots are soft. 
6. Turn down to low heat and let it simmer for as long as you'd like to let the flavors meld.
7. Enjoy!