Coconut Corn Chowder

• onion, chopped↗1⁄2
• tablespoons oil2
• garlic clove↗1 -2
• inch gingerroot1⁄2
• cups coconut milk↗2 cups
• cups unsweetened soymilk↗2 cups
• cup vegetable broth or 1 cup water↗1 cup
• cups corn↗4 -5 cups
• teaspoon cayenne or 1 teaspoon paprika, to taste↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon salt, to taste↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon pepper, to taste↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & well-rinsed↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Chop onion and fry in oil (medium low-ish heat) for about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic & ginger, fry for another 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add coconut milk, soy milk, broth and corn. Simmer until warm.

4. 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. 5

   Simmer until hot!