Description
Indulge in a bowl of pure comfort and nourishing goodness with this incredible High-Protein Cauliflower Chowder. This recipe transforms humble cauliflower into a velvety, rich, and deeply satisfying chowder that will warm you from the inside out. With a creamy texture and savory depth, it’s a delightful way to enjoy a nutrient-packed meal without compromising on flavor.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Yellow Onion, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
4 cups Cauliflower Florets
4 cups Vegetable Broth, low-sodium
1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk or Cashew Milk
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
2 cups Lean Protein (Cooked Chicken Breast, Turkey, or Cannellini Beans)
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped Yellow Onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced Garlic Cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant
- Add Cauliflower Florets, Vegetable Broth, Fresh Thyme, and Smoked Paprika to the pot. Season with Sea Salt and Black Pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender
- Carefully remove about half of the mixture from the pot and blend until smooth. Stir the blended mixture back into the pot
- Stir in Unsweetened Almond Milk, Nutritional Yeast, and the Lean Protein. Heat through for 5-7 minutes
- Ladle chowder into bowls and garnish with Fresh Parsley before serving
Notes
For a thicker chowder, blend more cauliflower or simmer longer. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg