Friday, September 11, 2015

Vegan MoFo ~ Cheesy Taco Corn Chowder!


Check THIS soup out!  It's Cheesy Taco Corn Chowder and it's VEGAN!

Before I get to the recipe I wanted to stick with the prompt for today and that is to FOCUS ON A NUTRIENT!  Corn is high in Pantothenic Acid - also known as Vitamin B5 and this nutrient helps us USE fats, carbs, and proteins as energy sources.  It also helps our hormones and immune systems function.

Corn is 12 % Pantothenic Acid.  It's considered to be a GOOD source of the nutrient, however, the BEST natural source of the nutrient is Shittake Mushroom which have a whopping 52%.

Corn is also a good source of phosphorus, vitamin B3, B6, Manganese, and Fiber.

Here's my recipe for this super tasty soup!

Kernels from 4 ears of corn (or about 3 Cups)
Up to 2 C Water
About 3/4 C Cashews
1 to 2 Cloves Garlic
1 T Vegan Taco Seasoning (I used Wildtree Brand)
2 T Nutritional Yeast
Cilantro, Parsley, or Basil Leaves, Dried, to taste
Cayenne Pepper and/or a sprinkle of Taco Seasonsing & Nutritional Yeast to taste and on top

This was pretty amazing if I do say so myself!

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32 comments:

  1. HillarySeptember 11, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    This looks AMAZING! Thanks for the info on corn too! I always kind of thought corn was a throw away food. I have to make this recipe!

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    1. JenniferSeptember 11, 2015 at 4:52 AM

      I think my mom always thought that too! That and hubby thinks that potatoes are that way!

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  2. Veggie Product ReviewsSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    I love that this soup uses cashews! It sounds rich and delicious!

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    1. JenniferSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      I've been into the cashews to add a creamy base as of late! LOVE it! Thanks so much for the feedback on this :)

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  3. JoeySeptember 11, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I love corn chowder. It's just that stick-to-your-ribs comforting warming food. There was bread right? I'd have to have some bread for cleaning the bowl!

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    1. JenniferSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:39 AM

      I actually didn't have bread but would have loved some at that moment that is for sure!

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  4. RoseSeptember 11, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Yum, this looks like a creamy bowl of flavor!
    I may have to change my menu for dinner tonight...

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    1. JenniferSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:12 PM

      I really LOVED this...just might have to try it again very soon!

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  5. Vegan In The VISeptember 11, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    I am guessing there is soaking of Cashews and later pureeing involved? I have never used Cashews as a creamy base. Potato Chowder is what i miss.

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    1. JenniferSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:13 PM

      Yes...you can soak your cashews for 2 hours or more. Sometimes I don't soak mine because I use truly raw cashews and have a high speed blender and they seem to work well with my Vitamix. I will have to see about trying a Potato Chowder soon! Thanks for the suggestion and reminder :)

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  6. Christine (The Raw Project)September 11, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Great info on corn and this recipe looks wonderful, thanks! I'm hoping to add it to our garden next year!

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    1. JenniferSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:08 AM

      I'd love to have that in my backyard! Good luck with it! You'll have to keep me posted on the progress!

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  7. Amber Eats VegSeptember 11, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    i love today's prompt soooo much! thanks for the info.

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    1. JenniferSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:09 AM

      Thanks for the feedback! I need to catch up on my rounds SOON :)

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  8. Little Vegan BearSeptember 11, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Ooh taco chowder, yum!

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  9. suituapuiSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    My girl loves seafood chowder. Maybe I can try this too.

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  10. Tea and SympaticoSeptember 12, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    I've been really getting into corn recently but had no idea about how good it is nutritionally! I've also been really getting into putting cashews in soup so this recipe is definitiely one to bookmark.

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  11. Tea and SympaticoSeptember 12, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    I've been really getting into corn recently but had no idea about how good it is nutritionally! I've also been really getting into putting cashews in soup so this recipe is definitiely one to bookmark.

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    1. JenniferSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:11 AM

      Oh! And it's sad that corn is one of the most GMO-ed crops...sigh...

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  12. Caitlin Galer-UntiSeptember 12, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    Looks delicious! :)

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  13. Éphée LaféeSeptember 12, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Just perfect!

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    1. JenniferSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:11 AM

      I think the topping sprinkle gave it more color, too! YUMMO!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    Great sounding chowder! And I love the corn lesson... I actually thought it was devoid of most nutrients.
    Sounds great =)

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    1. JenniferSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:12 AM

      I think that there are some veggies and fruits that we think of that way and that's why I love to continue to look up each one of them! YAY!

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  15. Ana's Rocket ShipSeptember 23, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    This is great - thanks for the nutritional info - now I have an excuse to eat as much corn as I like!

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  16. Deborah DavisSeptember 28, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Jennifer,
    Who can resist these healthy, delicious ingredients. I love the way you cook creatively with cashews, nutritional yeast and herbs! I can't wait to make this chowder at home.Thank you so much for sharing your Cheesy Taco Corn Chowder with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I'm pinning and sharing.

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