Vegetarian Corn Chowder and Chipotle Cheese Dumplings

Name: Vegetarian Corn Chowder and Chipotle Cheese Dumplings
Ingredients: 3 cups corn (frozen or fresh); 3 large russet potatoes (peeled and chopped small); 1 large onion (peeled and chopped small); 3 large garlic cloves (minced); 3/4 cup edamame (frozen); 1 large red or orange pepper (diced); 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 5 cups vegetable broth (salt free); 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin); 2 tsp evaporated milk (per serving (optional)); 3/4 cups cottage cheese; 2 individual chipotle chilies in adobo sauce; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tbsp butter (melted); 1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose); 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (grated and chopped); 2 tbsp chives (minced)