Corn Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium-size onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced (use just one if you like less heat)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• A few dashes fresh black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups vegetable broth or water
• 3 cups fresh corn (from about 5 ears of corn)
• 2 medium-size russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 bay leaf
• Pinch cayenne
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup plain soy milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup