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