Name: Cajun Corn Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 -10 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced; 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 6 cups vegetable stock; 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 (14-ounce) bag frozen corn (or you could also use canned whole-kernel corn); 1 cup red lentils*, rinsed and picked over; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (or more/less to taste); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk; optional toppings: chopped green onions or chives, bacon, or oyster crackers, etc.