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Low Carb Cheesy Bacon Cauliflower Chowder
Comfort food without the guilt! Low Carb Cheesy Bacon Cauliflower Chowder has a savory flavor that you'll want to eat again and again!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 528 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth divided
- 10 slices center-cut bacon chopped
- ½ small yellow onion peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 4 cups grated cauliflower (1/2 of a large head)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 3 dashes hot sauce plus more to taste
- 2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese divided
- green onion thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 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 crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain all but 1 Tablespoon drippings from the pot.
- Add onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and saute until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add cauliflower to the pot then stir to combine.
- Add water then place a lid on top. Steam cauliflower until tender, stirring a couple of times, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add remaining 1 3/4 cups chicken broth and milk. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in flour/chicken broth mixture while constantly stirring. Then turn down the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until chowder has thickened.
- Turn off heat and stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Then stir in half of the cooked bacon.
- Check the seasoning and add salt, pepper, and hot sauce to your taste.
- Serve warm topped with remaining shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and some green onion.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
1175mg
(49%)
Potassium
700mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
678IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
474mg
(47%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1175mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 678IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 474mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.