Bacon Cauliflower Chowder
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into lardons
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 2 sprigs thyme, stripped and chopped
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1 qt. vegetable broth
  • 1 c. whole milk
Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to paper towels and drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
  2. To pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and cook 2 minutes. Add thyme and cauliflower.
  3. Pour in broth and milk and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce to a simmer and let go until cauliflower is fork tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Garnish with bacon.
Recipe by Slim Pickins at https://www.slimpickins.org/2018/08/28/75/