Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large leek, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and diced
  • 1 celery rib, finely diced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups silk plain soymilk
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (thawed) or 2 cups frozen corn kernels (thawed)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (to garnish) or 1 -2 tablespoon fresh tarragon (to garnish)

Method

  • Heat oil in a heavy stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add leek, celery, shallots and garlic and cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add vegetable broth, soymilk, corn, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme and salt.
  • Bring to boil and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Transfer 1 cup vegetables and 1/2 cup broth to food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
  • Return to pot.
  • Add bell pepper and simmer another 2 minutes.
  • Season with pepper to taste and garnish with chopped chives.