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Keto Clam Chowder - New England Style Low Carb Recipe

Creamy low carb clam chowder New England style. Hearty and delicious chowder made with cauliflower florets. The texture is similar to potatoes and the soup base is just like the traditional clam chowder. The whole family will enjoy this recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 lices Bacon diced and divided
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 medium potato peeled and diced - optional
  • 1 medium head cauliflower 5 cups florets
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 bay leaves whole
  • 1 8 ounce bottle clam juice
  • 4 6.5 ounce can chopped clams
  • 1 10 ounce can baby clams
  • 1 quart half and half
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large stock pan or Dutch oven cooked bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove cooked bacon from the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel. Reserve some to top on the chowder before serving.
  2. Lower heat to medium and add diced onion, celery, and carrots to pot and saute until onion is translucent and vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Add the cauliflower florets and diced potato (is using). Fold into the vegetables. Sprinkle flour (if using) over the vegetables with the thyme. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the clam juice, half and half, bay leaves and cooked bacon to the pot. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender, 5-10 minutes.
  5. Fold in clams. Stir to warm, season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Serve cooked chowder topped with reserved bacon and chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Reserve some cooked bacon to add to the top of each serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 605mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 605mg 25%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.