Crock Pot Ham Cauliflower Chowder
Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, Crock Pot Ham Cauliflower Chowder is the ultimate slow-cooked meal for cozy evenings. This creamy low-carb soup features tender cauliflower florets, savory chunks of cooked ham, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in a rich chicken broth. Infused with aromatic garlic and thyme and finished with a decadent blend of cream cheese and heavy cream, this chowder strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and satisfaction. With minimal prep time and the ease of a slow cooker, this recipe is a stress-free way to elevate your dinner lineup. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and pair it with crusty bread or a crisp side salad for a hearty, flavor-packed meal that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cauliflower florets
- 2 cups Cooked ham
- 2 medium-sized Carrot
- 2 Celery stalks
- 1 medium-sized Yellow onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: Chop the cauliflower into small florets, dice the cooked ham into bite-sized pieces, peel and dice the carrots, chop the celery and onion, and mince the garlic.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions, celery, and carrots for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.
Add the cauliflower florets, diced ham, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to the crock pot. Stir everything together.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until the cauliflower is tender.
Once the cauliflower is tender, use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency. For a chunkier chowder, blend only half the soup. For a smoother chowder, blend it completely.
In a small bowl, soften the cream cheese by microwaving it for 20-30 seconds. Mix the softened cream cheese with the heavy cream until smooth, then stir this mixture into the chowder in the crock pot.
Cover and continue cooking on low heat for an additional 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Pair it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.6 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.6 g | 463% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 706 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 11689 mg | 508% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 143.9 g | 288% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 5116 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
