Best 2 Cauliflower Corn Chowder Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Cauliflower Corn Chowder, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This creamy and comforting chowder is a perfect blend of fresh cauliflower, sweet corn, and a medley of aromatic spices. With two enticing variations – a classic version and a vegan alternative – this dish caters to diverse dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this hearty and satisfying chowder.

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HEARTY CORN CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO CHOWDER

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This is a wonderful way to get your kids to eat cauliflower! It's also delicious served over rice, if you need to stretch the meal. ** This chowder could be served as a vegetarian meal if you substitute the chicken stock with water. For vegan, use non-dairy milk and nut butter. As for vegetarian and vegan topping options try vegan bacon bits/sesame crunches/sticks,

Provided by PeachWeb

Categories Chowders

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 Bowls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 onion (medium sized, chopped)
1 celery rib (chopped)
2 large potatoes (or 3-4 medium potatoes, diced)
1 1/2 cups cauliflower (broken into bite sized flourets)
2 cups frozen corn
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/2 garlic clove (more or less to taste)
4 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons hot sauce (Crystal, Louisiana or Texas Pete(to taste)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
4 -8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled

Steps:

CHOWDER:.
Begin by frying bacon and set aside for use as topping.
Use some of the bacon grease (enough to coat bottom of pan) to fry onion on medium heat until soft. 5-10 minutes depending how thick or finely you have chopped them.
Toss in the diced potatoes and half of the chicken stock (1/4 cup), cover pot with lid and cook until soft. Approximately 15 minutes, but could be more or less depending on diced size.
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Mash some of the potatoes with a fork (I usually mash about half of them).
Push the mashed and the whole potatoes to one side of the pan and drop in the butter to melt. Using your fork, blend in the corn starch while slowing adding the remaining chicken stock to make a gravy -- keep stirring until thickened.
Raise heat to medium high. Slowly add the milk while stirring contents. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce. Continue gently stirring contents to prevent scorching.
Once the liquid begins to simmer, add corn, cauliflower, celery and carrot to pot and reduce the heat to low and cover.
Allow to simmer, for about 1 hour or until cauliflower is soft. Do stir contents about every 15 to 20 minutes to prevent sticking and/or scorching.
OPTIONAL:.
Serve topped with cheddar cheese, green onion and bacon crumbles. If you enjoy some heat (spiciness), try using Monterrey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.6, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 1089.9, Carbohydrate 80, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 20.1

CAULIFLOWER CORN CHOWDER

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Let vegetables help you make this single-serve supper or lunch chowder in just 10 minutes. No potatoes needed for this hearty chowder!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tray cauliflower & cheese sauce (from 17-oz package)
1 tray corn & butter sauce (from 17-oz package)
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Black pepper, if desired

Steps:

Microwave cauliflower and corn as directed on packages; set corn aside.
Pour cauliflower into 1 1/2-quart saucepan; add remaining ingredients except corn. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; mash cauliflower slightly with potato masher or fork. Stir in corn; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5647.8, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 1530.3 mg, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 135.6 g, SaturatedFat 341.8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 3908.6 mg, Sugar 23.1 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

To save time, use frozen cauliflower and corn.
If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half.
To make the chowder vegetarian, omit the bacon.
To add a bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower corn chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower and corn. This soup is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Feel free to add different vegetables, proteins, or seasonings. With its creamy texture and flavorful broth, cauliflower corn chowder is sure to be a hit with the whole family.