One Pot Cauliflower Chowder

Prep Time
minutes

Cook Time
minutes

Total Time
minutes

Serving
size
Recipe courtesy of got milk?
Ingredients
- 3 bacon slices, chopped in small pieces
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cauliflower head, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 3 cups low-fat milk
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients:
- fresh parsley
- grated Cheddar cheese
Preparation
- Chop bacon into little pieces and add them to a Dutch oven to render out the fat. Once the bacon is cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the pieces to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain the fat out of the pot but do not wipe clean.
- Place the butter and olive oil in the pot and add onion, carrot and celery. Once they start cooking, after about 2 minutes, add the cauliflower, garlic and thyme and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook for another 15 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Add the flour and a little more oil if the bottom of the pan is dry, and stir until all the veggies are coated.
- Pour in the liquids (vegetable broth and milk) and add the salt, pepper and bay leaf. Simmer for 20-40 minutes over low heat.
- Serve with bacon bits, cheese and parsley and enjoy with a glass of real milk!