Coconut Corn Chowder

I had this at a MD Veg Social potluck recently and it was so awesome, I had to get the recipe. Here it is!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1 -2  garlic clove
• 1⁄2 inch gingerroot
• 2  cups coconut milk
• 2  cups unsweetened soymilk
• 1  cup vegetable broth or 1  cup water
• 4 -5  cups corn
• 1  teaspoon cayenne or 1  teaspoon paprika, to taste
• 1  teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & well-rinsed

Directions

1. Chop onion and fry in oil (medium low-ish heat) for about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic & ginger, fry for another 3-4 minutes.
3. Add coconut milk, soy milk, broth and corn. Simmer until warm.
4. Scoop out about 3/4 of the corn and puree it in a blender or food processor. Put it back in the pot, add seasonings and black beans.
5. Simmer until hot!