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Dairy Free Clam Chowder
This clam chowder recipe is made with cauliflower and savory bacon for a low-carb, keto, and Whole30 friendly soup. It's a creamy, delicious chowder that's ready in 45 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 129 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower cored and roughly chopped
- 6 strips bacon diced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 cups Chicken Bone Broth
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
- 1 pound chopped clams with broth
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh or dried thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Place the chopped cauliflower in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes, until completely softened.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté the bacon, onion, and celery until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain the cooked cauliflower. Place in a blender with broth and tapioca flour and blend until completely smooth.
4. Add the puréed cauliflower to the saucepan with the bacon along with the clams, vinegar, bay leaf, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.
5. Remove from the heat, garnish with fresh or dried thyme leaves, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Dairy Free Clam Chowder
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 129
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 909mg40%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 17g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.