Apple Bomb Cheddar Chowder

Serves 3 – 470 Calories Per Serving – 16g Fat/62g Carbs/20g Protein

Ingredients

• 1 Package Tempeh Bacon
• 1 Sweet Onion
• 1 Gala Apple
• 1 Potato
• 4 Cups Vegetable Broth
• 1/2 Cup Vegan Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp Pepper
• 4 Slices Ezekiel Bread
• 2 T Olive Oil
• 1 T Honey Mustard
• Sea Salt as Needed

Instructions

• In a large pot, bring half of olive oil to medium temperature
• Dice apple, onion, potato and add to pot, letting cook down until tender
• Dice tempeh bacon and add to pot with broth, seasonings, and cheese, reducing to a simmer
• Cut Ezekiel bread into one inch cubes and sauce until crispy with other half of oil oil, honey mustard, and salt until crispy
• Using an immersion blender, mix until smooth and top with croutons