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Broccoli, Cheddar & Bacon Chowder

Low Carb Broccoli, Cheddar & Bacon Chowder

This will make 6 (¾-cup) servings of Low Carb Broccoli, Cheddar, & Bacon Showder. Each serving comes out to be 476.83 Calories, 40.41g Fats, 7.99g Net Carbs, and 20.06g Protein.
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 4 cups roasted broccoli
  • ½ large onion chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups calorie countdown*
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon over medium heat in a large pot. Chop ½ onion while bacon cooks.
  • Remove bacon and let dry on paper towel. Remove all but 3 tbsp grease from pot.
  • Add butter to grease. Then sautee onions and garlic for 4-5 minutes
  • Add coconut flour after onions become translucent, cook for 1 minute.
  • Measure out cream and milk together. Add mixture to pot ¼ at a time until it begins to bubble. Stir well and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Add cheddar and parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes, add broccoli, and simmer for 2-3 minutes more.
  • Add bacon and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Blend everything with immersion blender until chunky, then add broth, cayenne pepper, and stir again.
  • Let simmer for 20-30 more minutes, making sure to stir every 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy.