Keto Keto Clam Chowder
Look, if you’re here for real clams—turn around. This is Vegan Keto Clam Chowder, and no ocean creatures were emotionally damaged. We’re talking creamy, savory, chowder goodness with zero shellfish but all the cozy vibes. Cauliflower steps in like the quiet girl who steals the whole show. Coconut milk brings the rich energy you wish your ex had. Smoked seasoning and umami magic fake the seafood so well you’ll do a double-take. It’s keto, it’s vegan, and it’s basically sorcery in a bowl. Get your spoon ready—this dairy-free, fish-free masterpiece is ready to impress.
Keto Keto Clam Chowder
This vegan keto "clam" chowder skips the clams and dives straight into creamy, hearty flavor using cauliflower, mushrooms, and smoky plant-based goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ cups cauliflower florets chopped
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms chopped
- ½ cup celery sliced
- 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp liquid smoke or smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in your soup pot on medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in cauliflower, mushrooms, and celery. Stir for 5 minutes until veggies soften and start looking like they know what’s up.
- Add coconut milk, broth, nutritional yeast, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper. Stir well like you mean it.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Let it simmer for 20 minutes—enough time to clean one drawer, maybe.
- Optional: Use a blender to pulse half the soup for that thick, chowder-like texture.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley. Serve warm with sass.
Notes
🧾 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 35%
- Iron: 14%
- Vitamin A: 9%
- Calcium: 10%
- Potassium: 12%
💁♀️ Flavor Tips
- Add kelp granules for a hint of ocean flavor without scaring the fish.
- Craving crunch? Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top.
- Want it extra thick? Use an immersion blender on half the batch.
- Smoked paprika gives depth—don’t skip unless you’re into bland relationships.
- Serve with almond flour biscuits and smug satisfaction.
