White Hominy Chowder - HAPPY VEG

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. EVOO
• 3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 Large Carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 3 stalks Celery, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• 2 Large Russets, peeled and cubed
• 709g White Hominy, drained & rinsed
• 1 C Cooked White Beans
• 1/4 C AP Flour
• 1 C White Wine
• 4 C PC Brand Plant-Based Chicken Broth
• 1 Hard Cheese Rind
• 1 C Frozen Peas
• 1/2 C Whipping Cream, room temp
• 2 Bunches Fresh Thyme
• 1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Tsp. Dried Rosemary
• 1/2 Tsp. + Sea Salt
• Cracked Pepper
• Shaved Grana Padano, Fresh Chives - Garnish
• 4 Bagels, chopped into chunks. (Or, 5ish cups of old bread)
• 1/4 C + 2 Tbsp. EVOO
• 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1/4 Tsp. + Sea Salt