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bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb is for Dinner.

bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb takes several minutes to prepare.

bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb takes several minutes to cook.

bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb are:

8 slices center-cut bacon, chopped (half used for garnish) 1/2 small onion, chopped OR 1 teaspoon onion powder
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper
4 cups shredded or grated cauliflower (1/2 large head)
2 Tablespoons water
2 Tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups 2% milk
3-4 dashes hot sauce (or more or less)
2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (half used for garnish) 2 green onions, chopped (optional)

Here is how you make bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb:

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!Serving Size: makes 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALLILACROIX.

The nutritional information for bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 248.0

• Total Fat: 17.6 g
• Cholesterol: 51.1 mg
• Sodium: 633.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
• Protein: 15.8 g

The dietary needs meet for bacon cheddar cauliflower chowder, low carb is Low Carb