A Plant-Based Culinary Service Announcement! Corn Chowder | Struggle Meals

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[@JaredLendy]

I like how Frankie was genuinely surprised by how well the hack worked 😂😂😂

[@dipchrisset]

Focusing on a single dish and removing the fast-paced, quick camera-cutting, over-editing, nearly manic feeling of seasons' past has made a great food show even more enjoyable and watchable. Great job, Frankie!

[@MrLebragard]

I think it killed what made "Struggle Meals" so unique.

[@TheCorey1734]

I disagree also. I would have loved to see extra vegetarian meals.

[@garlicgirl3149]

I like the other way better.

[@Squee_Dow]

I hate all the things you mentioned. Life is manic enough without shoops and dings and trying to *read* on-screen info while simultaneously *listening* to dialog. His personality provides the video's energy. He doesn't need any extra bells and whistles to sell it.

[@angelastcerny]

Ugh sigh. All of you are ridiculously insulting. 1 way or another. Stop. Juuuust stop it and enjoy it for what it is or simply JUST DONT WATCH IT! His cooking is amazing at worst and yeah ...just fantastic so yeah.

[@tanyaseifried1373]

Thank you for this recipe! My fiance is a navy veteran who works as an intern while attending school. I'm a laboratory scientist working two jobs. We barely make ends meet with the house payment, two cars, and school loans. We tried this meal tonight, and it was AMAZING. Bonus, we used our stockpot and made 8 servings. This really helps our food budget!

[@Erida526]

“Don’t buy it,it’s a scam. make it yourself” is honestly fantastic life advice

[@lumpisan]

From the FB page since its too hard to post recipes themselves apparently Summer Corn Chowder Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 4 ears corn 4 cups water 2 butter pats 1 TBSP veg oil 1 onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes ¼ cup basil leaves, torn ½ cup toasted pepitas Steps: 1. To a large pot add 12 cups of water and bring to a boil. Shuck and cut the kernels off of all the corn cobs and add the cobs and husks to the boiling water. Season with salt and boil the cobs for 45 minutes. 2. Strain and reserve the liquid. 3. In the same large pot add the butter pats and vegetable oil. Then stir in the onions and red bell pepper for 5-7 minutes. 4. Next stir in the corn cob broth, bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer add ½ the corn, season with salt and pepper and cook and additional 3-5 minutes. 5. Puree the soup with an immersion blender and then stir in the rest of the corn and tomatoes. 6. Turn off heat and add the basil leaves. Serve soup topped with 2 TBSP of pepitas.

[@thisisme2476]

Why did you quit putting the recipe in the description?

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

Plant based but not vegan as it has butter. No biggie for me as I'm pescetarian, but vegans here you can easily sub for vegan margarine. I'd chop the tomatoes up personally rather than whole. I make my own soups and though I'm not a fan of corn this does look very colourful and tasty. Making your own stock from the husks is great, saves food waste. You can do it with carrot tops and potato skins etc as well in the winter. It's a veritable corn-ucopia of flavours!

[@mirandamom1346]

When I make a vegetable based soup where I purée part, I like to cook a handful of rice in the broth. It thickens the soup beautifully when purées, without the sticky mouthfeel I associate with potato thickened soups.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Grew up on a farm and I don't know that I would want to consume the water corn husks were boiled in. Maybe if it was organic corn. I think I might just use the cobs and discard the husks. I don't mind cooking corn in the husks, just don't think I'd want to infuse the soup with whatever might be on the husks. Just FYI, in our area, we called it shucking corn instead of husking, but either way works. Also, if your corn is fresh, after you cut off the kernels, run the non sharp side if your knife blade down the cobs to get more of the cream to put in your soup. Recipe looks delicious! Thank you!

[@magdalenacrunchygoo6955]

I always love his energy. It means alot since right now I have a bad case of mastitis. His happy energy helps alleviate my pain

[@feabeara]

It should go away quickly, just keep nursing the baby. Mine lasted a day. Best of luck!!!

[@magdalenacrunchygoo6955]

@@feabeara I would but she's not eating anymore. She's 14 months old and the time has come for her to stop.

[@feabeara]

@@magdalenacrunchygoo6955 That is a good time for her stop. I weaned two of my babies around 12 months, and the third at 35 months. I hope you feel better.

[@magdalenacrunchygoo6955]

@@feabeara I feel better now. Thank you for your concern

[@justaddmusclecom]

I agree 1000% with this message, plant based is the way to go and so much cheaper. 🙏🏼🌿🌱

[@Ash_beep]

I’m totally eating this right now-sooo good! I used a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes for the tomatoes because I keep them on-hand (like rotel without peppers) and margarine because I can’t do dairy so it is 100% plant based. It was around $3 for the whole pot (about 4-6 servings). Suck on that with your $10 dinners Rachel Ray! Lol Mmmmm, yummy 😋

[@musiclover143nsn]

Add some coconut milk for creaminess!! That’s how I make my recipe and it’s delish.

[@SweetHeartzAngel]

can you show me a couple of dishes that I can make with a couple of lentil dishes with? your awesome frankie!!!

[@xWOAHitsSUZIx]

I’m so glad the episodes are back!!

[@joeyfrancisco6046]

It is so refreshing to see the inner child in you Frankie. Good Job!

[@GlorifiedArchitect]

You can also just buy produce at ethnic grocery stores, it’s suuuuuper cheap. Like I’m talkin cucumbers at $0.60 a pound.

[@MiaStar]

THIS!

[@anitraahrens905]

I'm so glad I found your channel and website. Thanx!

[@KeeleV]

You sold me - a dairy free option - easy, yummy, fresh!!! It’s on the meal plan for next week. Thanks Frankie!

[@jfr7160]

Love it! My cherry tomatoes will enjoy being in the corn 🌽 goodness !

[@KayeZZ1]

Yo I'm way too struggle for any kind of blender

[@stephanierose5394]

Good immersion blenders can be fairly cheap, so if you are following a frugal budget you could afford one in just about no time. 😊

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

You can use a fork or hand held whisk. You can get those in poundshops or dollar stores.

[@mabamabam]

They are $10 at the supermarket

[@theamazingbiff]

@@mabamabam or $2-5 at the thrift store!

[@aPeachWhoLovesYeshua]

No seasoning?😟

[@livbrooks4194]

It’s a “struggle meal” for a reason lol

[@SoapinTrucker]

No potatoes either?!?!?;? 😥

[@traviswonders]

I'm just surprised at the lack of seasoning in that...

[@natalinegloriana3430]

Yeah, no salt & pepper

[@garlicgirl3149]

Oh yeah!

[@paige.campbell]

Plant based all the way!!

[@theterribleturnip]

Pro tip, if you have a gas stove, roast the corn on the cob on an open flame and then cut the roasted kernels off the cob. Extra flavor

[@graced4844]

also if you can get to a farmers’ market where seasonal produce is cheap, buy a bunch and freeze it! it’s so much cheaper and better than buying it off-season

[@garlicgirl3149]

My mom used to put the cobs in the soup then take it out. It really does work to make it creamy and flavorful.

[@BenKuyt64]

For anyone saying "No seasoning?" you don't... need it in this dish? It's supposed to taste like corn, which is sweet. The salt and pepper aren't going to be missed, and if you really do miss it, just add some to the finished dish.

[@christinetereapii6418]

Love humor as well

[@hoshi314]

literally tried making this yesterday. It was AWESOME, and basic enough for you to modify it with other stuffs like chopped chicken, milk/half-n-half/cream, etc. my difference is i use powdered broth (Royco) to make this a lot faster.

[@Piano-hx4tc]

His favorite word is “IN SEASON” x200

[@BrittanyPiperLipstickShotgun]

Take those corn cobs, run the back of the knife over the cob over a bowl and get that corn milk out before you boil it for broth. Save that milk and use it like cream later on. Also, seriously, where is the seasoning? Salt, tajin, anything...hot sauce...

[@MiaStar]

Enjoy the taste of foods as they are! :)

[@PlayaSinNombre]

sassy britches which is why God invented salt. And then made it something that we need to live.

[@anitraahrens905]

People need to learn how to grow their own food stuffs. Even citydwellers can grow vegetables in containers. No excuses! Frankie, I save the seeds and root ends to grow another crop. Nothing ever goes to waste. Organic fruits and vegetables tastes better by far and is healthier, too. People need to reduce salt and sugar in their diets. It reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease and other diseases as well. Continue the message, Frankie. Yes, we can all improve our budgets and health. May you continue to have success in all of your endeavors in life!

[@MrKongatthegates]

I cant grow anywhere near enough to live on, gotta buy 99% so I just go 100. who has time for gardening

[@SomeKidFromBritain]

Yasssssss Frankieeeeee

[@elusivecreature2376]

Tasty! ❤️❤️❤️

[@coltonmartin5057]

Contrapoints "Why is no one talking about the mouthfeel?" Frankie: mentions the mouthfeel

[@13soap13]

.... you know what they say about corn .... "corn today .... corn tomorrow!"

[@Heather.D.M]

What about thickening up the broth with a rue? 🤔

[@Janine.Najarian]

Ayyyyyyy

[@AXLEGREASEframeset]

5/10 not enough corny jokes.

[@danielfreemanreels4053]

I made this dish and not too bad...i only was missing the husks and a few small steps

[@3rdjrh]

Probably wouldn't be strugglin if you didn't eat out enough to fill a packet drawer 😂

[@ashleystanley7941]

This is my exact reaction every time he uses something from the packet drawer. (I do have a few odd packets from lunches provided at my job, and the rare drive thru experience. Also, Walmart pickup has started giving free samples. I have 1 each of mayo, mustard, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, taco sauce, and grape jelly. That's all the packets I've collected over the past year lol.)

[@amiegamble1678]

Someone may have a coworker who eats out a lot. And would otherwise just toss out the extra condiments. Doesn't hurt to ask. (I have worked at a place where the break room had a basket w and extra condiments people would leave.)

[@MrKongatthegates]

farmers used to have lots of cream to use up

[@mimimcgee5512]

Should I wash the husks first?

[@marisaflaud763]

Is there no recipe attached? I can’t find it..

[@johnkozarevich3552]

Of course it's quicker to husk the cob from the top...but what happened to all the whiskers that did not appear with your example. The reason to cut the base off and squeeze the cob out is to do so without the whiskers staying on the ear.

[@erikafloriana7237]

Love Struggle Meals!

[@julissamedina5664]

Keep that top on

[@paige.campbell]

I have a plant based food bank hamper haul on my channel 🌱🌱 eating plant based is as easy as you want it to be but inevitably tasty and healthy

[@jeanlujan6129]

I use the microwave to cook my corn on the cob 3 minutes cut off the top to remove part of the leaves , then put it in , just remember it’s very hot

[@jeanlujan6129]

Cut off the top and it will slide right out

[@insiderperson18279]

Where's the music???

[@IMAKIDDER]

What a great corn SOUP recipe! Not a Chowdah!! And tomatoes NEVER belong ina Chowdah!!😉 Love struggle meals!!❤

[@GreginND]

Late summer? It’s just the 4th of July. The corn is just knee high.

[@hellooutthere8956]

You wasted a lot of corn and whts with the silk still in the corn?

[@citogal]

If it's plant-based, should you use butter? Dairy is not plant-based...Otherwise, I love a good corn chowder! But I make it with bacon, which is also not plant-based.

[@cherylalikhani5957]

Did he forgot to wash the husks to remove the bugs or is he going for the miniscule amount of extra protein he gets from eating them?😱

[@StupidLittleRedFox]

I love this, cooking it right now but... where is the salt?

[@kemo7821]

I guess it wasn't in his budget 😂 but most likely he did it off camera and it wasn't recorded, it happens a lot in cooking videos

[@MiaStar]

I almost never add salt to anything I cook, I don't understand this addiction America has with salting the shit out of every plate

[@aishieselway9783]

Fish oil

[@aishieselway9783]

Oh wait! That was in a different recipe of his I just watched. =1

[@kathleenannmodina-angue4540]

I wonder if I can braise the beef in a slow cooker instead? Hmmm

[@ElysianLys]

Frankie mentioning mouthfeel twice in a single video... Why is nobody talking about the mouthfeel?!

[@blackrazor1]

Since the Contrapoints video, it does sound the same.

[@karljkknapp]

Why is plant based diet the be all end all?

[@patrickcarroll7185]

Mouth feel....

[@tahloucunningham1098]

$2 for 4 ears of corn??!! 🤯🤯🤯😱😱😱

[@jaspersamson143]

1st

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Plant based diets are expensive. Also corn is not totally digestible. You need to pay attention to the videos. The one I have seen daelt with corn that had the corn silk on it.

[@styxlover21]

Plant based diets are not any more expensive than a standard American diet, especially now. Beans, rice, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and lentils are the staples of a plant based diet and they are some of the cheapest foods you can get.

[@SeanGoresht]

Butter is NOT plant-based; it is a dairy product

[@FleaChristenson]

Broth?! You just simmered down the pig food! My pigs would not be happy.

[@angelastcerny]

Ok I've agreed with e everything I've seen you cook so far.. Sorry this...not so much love.

[@petercirrellijr9607]

It gets a bad wrap ......? Oh yeah cause it's unhealthy? Hahaha

[@judywebb2620]

Sorry. Fail. Blah.