Southwestern Corn, Sweet Potato, and White Bean Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander, ground
• 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (opt)
• 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 12 oz Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 8 oz Zucchini, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 Tbsp Chives, chopped
• 1 can Beans, any white (14 oz / 397 g), drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking
• 3 1/2 cups Stock, any type
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream (opt)
• 1/2 cup Cheese, pepper jack, shredded (sub any type of cheese)