Thai Vegetable Corn Chowder
with Basil & Lime
Panang curry paste, a fragrant, red curry from Thailand, is a blend of Makrut lime, galangal, ginger, lemongrass, spices, and red chiles. Coconut milk tempers the heat in this vegetable chowder brimming with corn, potatoes, mushrooms, and red bell peppers.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 shallot, peeled and minced
- 1 oz ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 4 oz cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, trimmed, deseeded and diced
- 1/2 tbsp panang curry paste
- 6 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 13.4 oz sweet corn, drained and rinsed
- 4 tsp vegetable broth concentrate
- 6.76 floz coconut milk
- 1 lime, half juiced and half cut into wedges
- 0.25 oz basil, leaves torn
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallot, ginger, garlic, and a pinch of salt and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and just half the curry paste and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp vegetable oil) (TIP: Add more curry paste if you prefer more spice.)
Add potatoes, corn, broth concentrate, coconut milk, and 1½ cups water to same pot with aromatics. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (4-servings: use 2½ cups water)
Stir in lime juice. Divide chowder between bowls. Top with basil and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!