Spicy sweet potato chowder

Cozy as it may be, to call this vegetarian recipe a chowder may be a bit of a stretch. There is no dairy, corn or seafood in its ingredient list. But the characteristics of chowder are present and plentiful, with its silky broth, starchy potatoes and classic aromas of celery and leeks. This vegetable chowder has a tropical spirit, creamy from coconut milk but fortified by habanero chile. Instead of corn, snap peas and sweet potato add a delicate hint of sweetness. Finish this defiant bowl with a squeeze of fresh lime juice to balance the hearty flavors, and call it whatever you please.