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Cream-less Corn Chowder with Bacon


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  • Author: Taylor Kadlec
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore, Vegetarian

Description

A light and refreshing take on classic corn chowder. Cauliflower adds creaminess without the cream!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 5 cups (1200 ml) vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cups (120 ml) milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 cups (710 ml) diced red potatoes
  • 2 cups (473 ml) corn
  • bacon, chopped, for topping
  • chives, for topping
  • cheese, for topping

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups of vegetable broth to a boil.
  2. Add cauliflower, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes, until tender.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Add to a blender with milk and blend until pureed. You may need to do this in batches.
  5. Set cauliflower cream aside.
  6. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  7. Add onion and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Add potatoes, the remaining 1 cup of vegetable broth, and cauliflower cream.
  10. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  11. During the last 5 minutes of simmering, add corn.
  12. Ladle soup into bowls and top with bacon, chives, and cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, roast the cauliflower before adding it to the broth.
  • If you don’t have milk, you can substitute with an equal amount of vegetable broth or water.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 10