Cauliflower Clam Chowder
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Cauliflower Clam Chowder

1. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
2. Turkey bacon, chopped - 2 slices
3. Chopped onion - ½ cup
4. Sliced celery - ½ cup
5. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
6. Low-sodium chicken broth - 2 cups
7. Russet potato, peeled and chopped - 1 medium
8. Coarsely chopped cauliflower florets - 4 cups
9. Salt - ¾ teaspoon
10. Low-fat milk - 1 cup
11. Whole baby clams, drained - 1 (10 ounce) can
12. Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
13. Ground black pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon
14. Fresh celery leaves - 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Cauliflower Clam Chowder

1. Stage

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving drippings in the saucepan.

2. Stage

Add onion and celery to the saucepan; cook over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds more. Add chicken broth and potato; bring to a boil.

3. Stage

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Add cauliflower and salt; simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Working in 2 batches, transfer cooked vegetable mixture to a blender. Add milk and blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes.

5. Stage

Stir mixture back into the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer to heat through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in clams and lemon zest.

6. Stage

Sprinkle servings with pepper, bacon, and celery leaves.