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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Chowder

This creamy and comforting chowder is perfect for a chilly day.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, can use gluten-free flour
  • 30 ounces vegetable broth
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, we use white cheddar or sharp cheddar
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place chopped cauliflower and garlic cloves on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until well coated. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Place pan in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until cauliflower is tender, stirring once. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Finely chop the roasted garlic cloves. Add the garlic, roasted cauliflower, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir. Cook until flour disappears.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the milk and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and chowder is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  5. Ladle chowder into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

  • If you want the recipe to be gluten-free, use gluten-free flour. You can use almond milk, cashew milk, or even coconut milk. 
  • If you want the recipe to be gluten-free, use gluten-free flour. You can use almond milk, cashew milk, or even coconut milk. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 693mg (29%) Potassium 461mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4112IU (82%) Vitamin C 49mg (54%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 693mg 29%
Potassium 461mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4112IU 82%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 162mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.