Simple Vegetable Chowder Recipe

It is FINALLY September!  Fun fact, the 'BER' months are my favorite time of year.  And while it may be 100 degrees outside, but in my heart all I can think about is crockpots and soup pots.  That's why I have decided to christen this September as #SOUPtember!  That's right, this month I will be sharing all things soup and to kick things off I am going to share my recipe for Simple Vegetable Chowder.

I love this recipe because it was literally created out of a mishmash of ingredients from my pantry, freezer, and fridge.  It's BIG on flavor, and you probably have everything you need to make it on hand.  Here is how I make it, and scroll to the end for some tips and tricks for this recipe. 

TIPS FOR THIS RECIPE:

Q:  Can this recipe be made fully vegan?

A: Yes.  Simple omit the bacon and use plant based milk and cheese.  If you want the smokey flavor that the bacon gives you can add a dash of liquid smoke. 

Q:  How can I get more protien into this dish?  

A:  I think adding some sort of bean like chickpeas or cannelloni would be an excellent way to bulk up the chowder AND add protien.