Recipe: TVP Chowder
This recipe was my attempt to create a vegetarian (vegan) version of a ham chowder my mom used to make. It was a real "comfort food" for me growing up. Although vegetarian versions of ham exist, they are mostly available for restaurants, rather than consumers. They also tend to be an unhealthy option. I instead made this using TVP chunks (actually NOW brand TSP chunks). Not that the result tastes like ham at all, but I thought it was a satisfying winter meal. If you want a low sodium meal, just make sure that broth and corn is low salt or salt-free.1 lb potatoes (any variety), cut into chunks and boiled for 10 - 15 min, until soft (use a large enough pot for all ingredients)
As potatoes are finishing, combine:
1 cup hot vegetable broth (or hot water with vegetable bouillon cube)
1 tsp liquid smoke
1 cup TVP chunks
Drain potatoes and add to the pot:
1 can creamed corn
1 can corn, drained (or frozen corn kernels)
TVP chunks that have soaked for a few minutes, discard extra broth
plenty of freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup soy milk
Heat over medium for 10 - 15 minutes. Add more soy milk if needed/desired.
Serve with hearty bread and a salad or greens. Serves 3 - 4.
posted by Annie at
2:54 PM
3 comment(s):
This sounds delicious! I will certainly try it. Is the liquid smoke necessary? What does it add to the dish?
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Sara, at
7:03 AM
I used the liquid smoke to improve the flavor of the TVP chunks. Recipe should be fine without, but I highly recommend liquid smoke (which is vegan) for flavoring many dishes, include veggie burgers and greens.
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Annie, at
10:35 AM
And, if you don't have creamed corn, I discovered today that it's easy to make creamed corn with a can of regular corn, some soy milk, and my handy dandy immersion blender! Should also work with thawed frozen corn.
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Annie, at
4:22 PM
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