Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder
Ingredients
- 8 slices center-cut bacon, chopped (half used for garnish) ⓘ
- 1/2 small onions, chopped or 1 teaspoon onion powder ⓘ
- 1 celery, chopped ⓘ
- 2 garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
- salt & pepper ⓘ
- 4 cups grated cauliflower or 1/2 large cauliflower head ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons water ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons flour ⓘ
- 2 cups 2% low-fat milk ⓘ
- 2 cups chicken broth, divided ⓘ
- 3 -4 dashes hot sauce (or more or less) ⓘ
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (half used 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 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.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
509
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).