Hoff's Creamy "Clam" Chowder

Hoff's Creamy "Clam" Chowder
Yields: 4 hearty servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free


Ingredients:

• 2 cups Veggie Broth
• 2 cups Original Coconut Creamer
• 2 15 oz. cans diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained, 1 can reserved)
• 1/4 cup Cashews
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 carton Oyster Mushrooms (chopped)
  
• 1/2 cup Sweet Onion (chopped)
• Splashes of Liquid Smoke
• Dash of Sea Salt
• Season with Pepper

Directions:

1. Place first 7 ingredients in Vitamix and blend on high for 6 minutes
2. Meanwhile in a medium pan over medium-high heat, sautee Mushrooms & Onions, seasoning with Liquid Smoke & Sea Salt
3. Add remaining can of Potatoes and Soup Base until heated through (few minutes)
4. Season with freshly ground Pepper

Hoff Thoughts: If using dried Mushrooms, reserve 1-2 cups of the soaking water (may require straining) and substitute for the veggie broth, for a micro-nutrient punch!