Keto New England Clam Chowder

Name: Keto New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cans (6.5 oz each) chopped clams, drained (reserve juice); 2 cups cauliflower, diced small; 6 strips bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup clam juice (from cans plus bottled if needed); 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp fresh thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

Rich, creamy clam chowder made keto with cauliflower instead of potatoes.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Servings 6

Calories 295

Nutrition per Serving

7g Net Carbs

14g Protein

22g Fat

295 Calories

Ingredients

3 cans (6.5 oz each) chopped clams, drained (reserve juice)
2 cups cauliflower, diced small
6 strips bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup clam juice (from cans plus bottled if needed)
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1 Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
2 Add butter to bacon fat. Sauté onion and celery until soft.
3 Add garlic and thyme. Cook 1 minute.
4 Add cauliflower and clam juice. Simmer 15 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
5 Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6 Add clams and cook 5 minutes. Don't boil.
7 Season with salt and pepper.
8 Serve topped with crumbled bacon.

💡 Pro Tips

Don't boil after adding cream or clams
Use fresh clams when in season for best flavor
Thicken with xanthan gum if desired

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