Vegan Corn Chowder....nice kick to it!

*1 tblsp coconut oil (heated to liquid form)
*2 medium onion finely chopped
*1 red bell onion finely chopped
*1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
*2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
*1 tsp dried rosemary
*1 tsp thyme
*dash of black pepper
*1 tsp sea salt
*3 cups veggie broth
*3 cups corn kernels
*1 large sweet potato, cleaned, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch chunckes
*1 bay leaf
*1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
*1/4 cup rice milk

In stock pot, saute onions, bell peppers, carrots, and jalapenos over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes.Add rosemary, thyme, salt & pepper.Saute for another minute or 2. Add broth, corn, sweet potatoes, bay leaf & cayenne pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender. About 20-25 minutes.  Remove the bay leaf. Puree 1/2 the chowder (I prefer the vitamix) Pour puree back into soup. Add rice milk and reheat pot for another 10 minutes and serve.