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Cheesy Bacon Cauliflower Chowder- Low Carb
Cheesy Bacon Cauliflower Chowder- Low Carb
- Recipe Submitted by Whoopie on 10/25/2014
Category: Low Carbonade, Healthy Recipes, Cheese, Cauliflower
Ingredients List
- 8-10 slices center-cut bacon, chopped (half used for garnish) (I used 10)
- ½ small onion, chopped OR 1 teaspoon onion powder (I used onion)
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt & pepper
- 4 cups shredded or grated cauliflower (1/2 large head)
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 3-4 dashes hot sauce (or more or less) (I used more)
- 2-1/2 cups (12oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (half used for garnish)
Directions
Whisk together flour and ¼ 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 and cooked bacon
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 and cooked bacon
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