bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
8 slices center-cut bacon, chopped (half used for garnish) 1/2 small onion, chopped OR 1 teaspoon onion powder1 celery stalk, chopped2 garlic cloves, mincedsalt & pepper4 cups shredded or grated cauliflower (1/2 large head)2 Tablespoons water2 Tablespoons flour2 cups chicken broth, divided2 cups 2% milk3-4 dashes hot sauce (or more or less)2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (half used for garnish) 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Whisk together flour and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a small bowl then set aside.
Saute bacon in a large soup pot over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate then remove all but 1 Tablespoon drippings from the pot. Add chopped onion (if using,) celery, and garlic to the pot then season with salt and pepper and saute until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add cauliflower and onion powder (if using) to the pot then stir to combine. Add water then place a lid on top and steam cauliflower until tender, stirring a couple times, about 5-7 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and milk then turn up heat and bring to a boil.
Slowly whisk in flour/chicken broth mixture while stirring, then turn down heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until chowder has thickened. Turn off heat then stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese until smooth, then stir in half the cooked bacon. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and/or hot sauce if necessary. Serve topped with remaining shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and green onions, if desired.
NOTE: Use a food processor's chopping and grating blades to make prepping veggies and cheese a breeze!
Serving Size: makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALLILACROIX.
Saute bacon in a large soup pot over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate then remove all but 1 Tablespoon drippings from the pot. Add chopped onion (if using,) celery, and garlic to the pot then season with salt and pepper and saute until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add cauliflower and onion powder (if using) to the pot then stir to combine. Add water then place a lid on top and steam cauliflower until tender, stirring a couple times, about 5-7 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and milk then turn up heat and bring to a boil.
Slowly whisk in flour/chicken broth mixture while stirring, then turn down heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until chowder has thickened. Turn off heat then stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese until smooth, then stir in half the cooked bacon. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and/or hot sauce if necessary. Serve topped with remaining shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and green onions, if desired.
NOTE: Use a food processor's chopping and grating blades to make prepping veggies and cheese a breeze!
Serving Size: makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALLILACROIX.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 248.0
- Total Fat: 17.6 g
- Cholesterol: 51.1 mg
- Sodium: 633.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 15.8 g
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