Keto Keto Clam Chowder
You want a comforting bowl of clam chowder but also want to keep your vegan badge polished and your carbs in check? Same, girl. This keto clam chowder skips the actual clams and dives deep into plant-powered deliciousness — it’s giving creamy, dreamy, and New England realness. Hearts of palm? Our faux clams. Cashew cream? The richness you deserve. Cauliflower? Because we all know she’s the real MVP of keto. So, no shellfish, no cholesterol spike, and definitely no sea creatures harmed. Just cozy, low-carb love in a bowl you can proudly Instagram.
Keto Keto Clam Chowder
A rich, creamy vegan keto clam chowder made with hearts of palm, cauliflower, and cashew cream — no ocean critters required.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 head cauliflower chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 can hearts of palm chopped
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked 2 hours or boiled 10 minutes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp celery seed
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp liquid smoke for that ocean-y vibe
- Chopped parsley for garnish because you fancy
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until soft and dramatic.
- Toss in garlic, cauliflower, thyme, celery seed, and white pepper.
- Add chopped hearts of palm and miso paste. Stir with intention.
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 20 minutes until everything softens emotionally and physically.
- Add soaked cashews and blend until luxuriously smooth.
- Return soup to the pot, stir in lemon juice and salt.
- Add a splash of liquid smoke for seafood illusion.
- Heat through, ladle into bowls, and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 55%
- Iron: 12%
- Folate: 20%
- Vitamin K: 18%
- Magnesium: 15%
💁 Tips to Boost Flavor
- Stir in a splash of white wine vinegar for brightness.
- Add chopped mushrooms for an extra layer of umami sass.
- Freeze leftovers in Mason jars — your future self will high-five you.
- Don’t skip the miso — it’s the secret “briny” kicker.
- Pair with keto garlic “bread” and watch your dinner guests swoon.
