Asiago Cauliflower and Quinoa Chowder

Asiago Cauliflower and Quinoa Chowder

A quick, easy, healthy and tasty cauliflower, quinoa and chickpea chowder that is just packed with flavour!

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ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup cream or milk
• 1/2 cup asiago, grated
• salt, pepper and cayenne to taste

directions

1. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Mix in the garlic, thyme and flour and cook until the flour is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Slowly stir in the broth, deglazing the pan as you go, add the cauliflower, quinoa, chickpeas and bay leaves, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the cauliflower is tender and the quinoa is cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
4. Add the cream and asiago, cook until the cheese has melted, season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste, remove the bay leaves, remove from the heat and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 384, Fat 22g (Saturated 10g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 54mg, Sodium 255mg, Carbs 38g (Fiber 8g, Sugars 7g), Protein 10g

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