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High-Protein Cauliflower Chowder

High-Protein Cauliflower Chowder


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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

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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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Carefully remove about half of the mixture from the pot and blend until smooth. Stir the blended mixture back into the pot
  4. Stir in Unsweetened Almond Milk, Nutritional Yeast, and the Lean Protein. Heat through for 5-7 minutes
  5. 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