Easy High Protein Corn Chowder (Creamy & Healthy)
This high protein corn chowder is creamy, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients like cottage cheese and bone broth. It’s a healthier twist on classic corn chowder that’s lower in fat but still rich and satisfying. Takes just 30 minutes!
Equipment
- large stock pot or soup pot
- immersion blender or blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups 4% cottage cheese blended
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic gloves minced
- 4 cups frozen corn kernels we used roasted corn but a smokey flavor, regular frozen corn is great too!
- ¼ cup roasted red pepper diced
- 3-4 cups chicken bone broth
- ¼ smoked paprika extra if desired
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- Optional: chopped chives, or shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese with an immersion blender or a blender, adding a touch of bone broth or water to thin it out if needed. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the frozen corn, roasted red pepper, chicken bone broth, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let cool slightly.
- Blend the soup ingredients in the pot with an immersion blender or in a high speed blender. Carefully pour back into the soup pot, then stir in the blended cottage cheese until warm. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The recipe calls for 3-4 cups of broth depending on if you want a thicker chowder vs a thin drinkable soup. Adjust the broth according to your personal preference.
- We used bone broth for a richer, more nutrient-dense base. You can use regular bone broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- For extra protein, add crumbled chicken sausage
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 30gFat: 10gFiber: 6g
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