Chowder has a reputation for being the creamiest, most indulgent bowl of comfort food around—and traditionally, that richness comes from heavy cream, butter, and seafood. Vegan chowder flips the script by leaning on plant-based milks, cashew cream, and hearty vegetables to deliver that same thick, satisfying texture without any animal products. Fig has rounded up vegan chowder recipes that prove you don't need clams or cream to make a bowl worth coming back to.