By Teresa Welk
Cauliflower Bacon Chowder
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:20min
I found this recipe online and tweaked to to make it a little cleaner and less carbs. It's great for those looking for comfort food that is still low carb and clean.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:01:17 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
27
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories411.6 kcal (21%)
Total Fat37.7 g (54%)
Carbs7.9 g (3%)
Sugars3.8 g (4%)
Protein11.8 g (24%)
Sodium1196.3 mg (60%)
Fiber1.5 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
6 slicesbacon
cooked & crumbled
2 tablespoonsbacon fat
reserved from cooking process
2 tablespoonsbutter
1 headcauliflower
broken into small florets, no larger than 1 inch
½ cupyellow bell pepper
or orange, diced
½ cupyellow onion
diced
½ cupcelery
diced
3cloves garlic
finely chopped
1 teaspoonthyme
finely minced
⅛ teaspooncracked pepper
⅛ teaspooncayenne
½ teaspoonsalt
1 quartchicken broth
½ cupcream cheese
softened at room temp
½ cupheavy whipping cream
1 cupcheddar cheese
shredded, divided
½ teaspoonxanthan gum
optional for thickening
Instructions
Step 1
Prep your veggies so they're all set to go when the cooking begins. Be sure that your cauliflower pieces are about 1 inch or smaller.
Step 2
2 Add bacon fat and butter to a medium/large pot over medium heat. As the butter begins to bubble, add bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, and thyme. (DO NOT add the cauliflower until step 3.) Increase to medium/high heat and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are beginning to brown and caramelize.
Step 3
3 Now it's time to add the cauliflower pieces, chicken broth, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low allowing to simmer for 10 minutes. The cauliflower should become nice and soft.
Step 4
4 Remove lid and add softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (save the rest for topping), and heavy whipping cream. Stirring or whisking frequently, cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing cheeses to melt and fully incorporate into the broth.
Step 5
5 Your mixture will now look like a creamy soup. If you prefer a thick chowder texture (as I do), add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum by lightly sprinkling the powder over the broth. Using a whisk, mix the powder into the broth stirring constantly for another couple of minutes as the xanthan gum works its magic.
Step 6
6 Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Top each individual bowl with remaining cheese and crumbled bacon. Enjoy!
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