With keto-friendly ingredients, Creamy Keto Clam Chowder is the delicious lower-carb version of clam chowder. The main difference is that traditional chowder uses flour to make it thick, and some may use potatoes. In this recipe, we replace them with keto-friendly alternatives because of their carb content. All things said, this chowder enables you to enjoy greater taste without worrying about carbs.
Why You Would Want To Eat This Chowder?
Rich and Creamy Blend: Plenty of butter and cream are used to make this, so the consistency is fantastic, and like every other comforting meal, it is filled with love.
Why it has low Carbs? This chowder does not use any potatoes or ingredients that are high in carbs. Instead, it includes many healthy fats.
Fun and Easy: The preparation time to make this is low, and it uses various ingredients, requiring only half an hour to prepare.
Ingredient
- 1 can (6.5 oz) clams, drained and liquid set aside
- 2-cups of cream
- 1 cup of chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp of butter
- ½ cup of chopped celery
- ½ cup of chopped onions
- ½ cup of chopped cauliflower
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped parsley for garnishing
What Are The Steps To Follow?
Start By Cooking the Vegetables: In a pot over moderate heat, pour in butter and let it melt. Now add the celery, onion, garlic, and cauliflower. Stir them for five minutes until they become soft.
Pour In The Clam Juice: Add the vegetables, chicken stock, and clam juice. Cover pot and allow it to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Pour In Cream And Clams: To the pot, add heavy cream and drained clams; stir mixture well. Allow it to simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and the chowder has thickened a bit.
Season It First And Then Eat: Taste the mix before serving and add salt and pepper to enhance the flavor. Pour the chowder into cups and add some parsley for garnishing to make it look even better. Enjoy!
Best Practices for Preparing Keto Clam Chowder
Additional Ingredients: When adding clams, you should first blend part of the soup if you would like it to be thicker.
Ingredient Adjustments: You can increase the amount of cauliflower if you want a thicker chowder, as this reduces the chowder’s carb content by avoiding potatoes.
Other Recommendations
You can also combine it with a side of keto breadsticks, but clam chowder is perfect on its own. To make the dish a bit more zesty, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top.
Whenever you feel like treating yourself to quality keto cuisine, a recipe for keto clam chowder is for you. It combines numerous tender clams in a thick, rich, and creamy soup that’s low in carbs. It’s ideal as a starter to warm you up before a larger meal or perfect for chilly winter nights, completely guilt-free.
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