Name: Low Carb Clam Chowder Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 strips bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 cups cauliflower florets; 2 cans minced clams, drained; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; Chopped parsley or chives, for garnish

Low Carb Clam Chowder Recipe

Margy Asbury Modified: February 15, 2024

How To Make Low Carb Clam Chowder Recipe

Enjoy a creamy and comforting bowl of clam chowder without the guilt with this low carb version!

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 strips bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cans minced clams, drained
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley or chives, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot or dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add onion to the bacon fat and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and cauliflower florets. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until cauliflower is fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Using an immersion blender or transferring to a blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
Add minced clams, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until clams are heated through.
Serve hot, garnished with bacon and chopped herbs.