Southwest Black Bean and Corn Chowder (vegan)

Southwest Black Bean and Corn Chowder (vegan)

A quick, hearty and colourful chowder with delicious Southwestern flavours.

Recipe By     :Ellen M. Ennis Davis
Source:  "Pooka's What's for Dinner: Gluten Free with Attitude"
Copyright:  "http://pookaswhatsfordinnergluttenfree.blogspot.ca/"
Serving Size  : 8   
Cuisine:  "Soups and Chowders"
Categories    : Dairy Free, Egg free, Gluten Free, Southwesten, Vegan

  2        Tablespoons  Coconut Oil
  1        Onion -- chopped
  1        Green Bell Peppers -- chopped
  1        Red Bell Peppers -- chopped
  3        Potatoes -- cubed
  6        Green Onions -- chopped
  1        Teaspoon  Garlic Powder
  1/2     Teaspoon  Black Pepper
  1        Teaspoon  Chili Powder
  1/4     Teaspoon  Red Pepper Flakes
  3        Tablespoon  Brown Rice Flour
  1        200 Gram Package Creamed Coconut
  1        28 Oz Can  Diced Tomatoes
  5        Cups  Stock, Low Sodium
  2        Tablespoons  Lime Juice
  2        Teaspoon  Cornstarch
  2        19 Oz Cans  Black beans
  2        Cup  Corn, Frozen
  1        Teaspoon  Honey
  1/2     Cup Cilantro -- chopped, discarding stems

In Dutch oven, Sautée onions, potatoes and peppers in coconut oil over medium-high heat, stirring until onions are soft.  Add garlic, green onions and Sautée for about a minute.

Add seasonings, spices and flour and stir for one minute more.  Reserve 1/2 cup of stock. Add the rest of the stock one cup at a time, stirring after each addition to make sure that lumps do not form and mixture doesn't scorch. Stir in tomatoes and lime juice.

Add cornstarch to remaining stock and using a fork or a whisk, stir in thoroughly until cornstarch dissolves.  Add to chowder.

Add black beans, corn, coconut cream and honey and continue to cook until mixture has thickened and potatoes are cooked through.  Add chopped cilantro and remove from heat.


Serving Ideas : Garnish with additional cilantro
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Per Serving : 802 Calories; 24g Fat (25.6% calories from fat); 34g Protein; 120g Carbohydrate; 25g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 162mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 7 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1
1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.