One Pot Cauliflower Chowder

What you need:

• 3 to 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 3 cups milk
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving

Directions

1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
2. Drain the bacon grease from the pot, but don't wipe clean. Add butter and olive oil to the pot and let butter melt.
3. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add cauliflower. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 15 minutes or until tender.
5. Add garlic and thyme and stir. Then add flour and stir until everything is coated.
6. Add broth, milk, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 to 40 minutes over low heat.
7. Serve topped with parsley, cheddar cheese, and bacon.

Recipe from Oh Sweet Basil

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