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Chicken Corn Chowder (Dairy-Free)

Chicken corn chowder is a quick and easy soup recipe that’s loaded with fresh and unexpected flavors like jalapeno, red and orange peppers, chili sauce, coconut milk, water chestnuts, and a dash of lime. This light dairy-free corn chowder comes together in under 30 minutes -- but tastes like it took all day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch sliced green onions
  • ½ cup chopped red pepper
  • ½ cup chopped orange pepper
  • 1 chopped jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 cans light coconut milk
  • 1 pound cubed cooked chicken
  • 5 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 8 ounces diced water chestnuts
  • ½ lime, zest and juice
  • salt and pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Instructions

  • In a large pot, saute green onion, red and orange pepper and jalapeno in the olive oil on low to medium heat for approx. 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and chili garlic sauce, saute for additional 2 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk, chicken, corn, water chestnuts, lime juice and zest, and salt and pepper. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
  • To achieve a thicker consistency, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into your simmering corn chowder. Repeat if necessary.
  • Before serving, stir in chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg