Curried Corn and Pepper Chowder

A gluten-free recipe courtesy of The Soyfoods Council.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh corn or 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen corn, thawed
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
3 cups plain, unflavored soymilk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the shallots during the last minute; stir until tender but not browned. Add the curry powder and salt; stir for 1 minute.
2. Stir in the corn, vegetable stock, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium; cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer 2 cups of the corn mixture to a blender or food processor. Add 1 cup of the soy milk. Process until the mixture is nearly smooth. Pour the puréed mixture into the saucepan; stir in the remaining soy milk. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 326; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 16mg; Total Carbs: 36g; Fiber: 6g; Protein: 15g; Sodium: 594mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Soyfoods Council.