Low Carb Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder

If you want to warm up, try this Low Carb Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder. It has tasty bacon, smooth cheddar cheese, and soft cauliflower, which makes it the perfect keto-friendly soup for cold days.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp

Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pot

In the same pot with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion and minced garlic

Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes

Add the chopped cauliflower to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and garlic

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender

Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the cauliflower mixture until smooth and creamy

Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve the chowder hot, garnished with the cooked bacon pieces and chopped fresh chives