Healthy New England Clam Chowder

By: Rocky Barragan

The best part about this Healthy New England Clam Chowder recipe from Rocky Barragan is that it replicates the delectable creaminess found in a typical clam chowder recipe, but with a fraction of the fat and calories. This easy clam chowder is simply irresistible.

Notes

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Makes4 servings

Ingredients

2 cans clams with juice
1 1/2 cup almond milk
2 teaspoons quinoa flour
4 slices fo turkey bacon
12 ounces cauliflower
1/2 cup onion
1 pinch parsley
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Olive oil spray

Instructions

Chop up your cauliflower and onion and dice up your turkey bacon.
In a heated pot that you've sprayed down with olive oil spray brown up your turkey bacon. Once the turkey bacon has browned, remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
Into the same pot, toss in your cauliflower and onion and saute until onion is brown and translucent.
In the meantime, open your cans of clams and drain the juice into a measuring cup. Now mince the clams.
Once your cauliflower and onion is sauteed, add in your quinoa flour and mix together. Add in your clam juice and allow the juice to come to a boil. Once boiled, turn down the heat and allow to simmer until your cauliflower is tender.
Now it's time to add in your minced clams and almond milk and allow to come to boil. After your soup has come to a boil, go ahead and add in your turkey bacon reduce the heat and allow the bacon to heat back through. Serve with a little bit of parsley and enjoy!