Keto Clam Chowder- Low-Carb and Gluten-Free

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There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of clam chowder. This keto clam chowder will keep you satisfied without breaking your low-carb diet plan. It is a creamy, thick, hearty clam chowder that will have you licking your bowl clean.

If you like clam chowder, you’re going to love this low carb version. Even if you aren’t following a low carb diet you’re going to want to make this your go-to recipe. It is the best clam chowder, hands down!

Keto Clam Chowder:

This keto clam chowder is very low in carbs but high in fat. It is perfect if you are watching your carb count and want to keep your metabolism in ketosis. However, if you’re watching your fat intake then this is a fair warning that this keto clam chowder is heavy on the fat.

The high fat and low-carb count makes this chowder perfect for a keto diet. It also makes it an amazingly hearty and filling chowder. You won’t need much more than this bowl of keto clam chowder to fill you up.

How many carbs are in clam chowder?

Traditional clam chowder usually has plenty of potatoes in it and flour as a thickening agent. You can usually end up with well over 30 grams of carbs in most classic recipes.

This low-carb keto clam chowder only has 10 grams of carbs in a serving. The better news is that the carbs are healthy, high fiber, complex carbs that won’t spike your blood sugar. They are very low on the glycemic index and absorb slowly. 

To add to that, since this keto clam chowder is so high in fat, the fat will slow the absorption of the carbohydrates even more. Whether you’re watching your blood sugar or simply trying to stay in ketosis, this chowder is perfect.

What’s in Clam Chowder?

This clam chowder is loaded with flavor. Here is a list to help you with your shopping.

• Bacon
• onion
• celery
• clam juice
• chicken broth
• cauliflower
• dried dill
• black pepper
• butter
• cream
• frozen clams (or use canned clams)
• chives

Glucomannan is an optional ingredient to thicken the chowder:

An optional ingredient is glucomannan but it is not necessary. Glucomannan is a dietary fiber that will thicken hot foods. It does not have any starch, sugar, or calories so it is a great alternative to flour if you are on a keto diet or you are trying to avoid simple carbs.

Glucomannan does not thicken cold food very well but when you add it to hot food it does a great job at thickening. A small amount goes a long way though so be careful with measuring it.

You will need to add the glucomannan to some cold liquid first, then stir it into the hot chowder. If you don’t want to use the glucomannan then the clam chowder will still be pretty thick due to the cream.

SOME OTHER RECIPES WE ARE SURE YOU WILL LOVE:

• This healthy, low carb zucchini lasagna is so good! Slices of zucchini sub for pasta and make this dish incredibly low in carbs. You’re going to love this dish more than a traditional pasta lasagna. 
• This cabbage salad with turkey is full of flavor and low in carbs. Use leftover turkey to make this a fast and easy meal or side dish. 
• This layered caprice salad with shrimp is fresh and flavorful. It is the perfect dish for any gathering and makes an excellent side salad for your keto clam chowder. 

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Yield: 8 servings

Keto Clam Chowder- Low-Carb and Gluten-Free

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This hearty bowl of clam chowder is loaded with bacon. It uses cauliflower instead of potatoes and it is gluten-free and grain-free.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 slices of bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) bottle of clam juice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cauliflower head, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 16 oz. container of frozen clams, defrosted—undrained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

OPTIONAL THICKENER:

• 1/3 cup cold chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon glucomannan

Instructions

1. Over medium heat, add the bacon to a large pot and cook until crispy.
2. Stir in the onion and celery and cook until the onion is soft. Add the clam juice, chicken broth, and the cauliflower florets. Add the dried dill,  salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender about 10 minutes.
3. Add the butter and when it has melted stir in the heavy cream and the clams. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes until the clams are cooked. 
4. Optional: to thicken the clam chowder, combine the glucomannan and cold chicken broth with a whisk then stir it into the hot chowder.
5. Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with bacon bits and chives

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 460Total Fat 38gSaturated Fat 22gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 147mgSodium 1398mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 2gSugar 5gProtein 22g