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Everything Chowder (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut, Top 8 Free; Whole 30)

January 14, 2016 by Megan Lavin 4 Comments

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The only thing good about the winter is snowboarding and soup.  This soup is doubly delicious given that this soup has bacon AND ham. Don’t worry though, I put cauliflower in it, so that cancels out the bacon.  Although, I’m not sure it cancels out softening the onions in the bacon grease.  YOLO.

I really struggled what to call this super soup.  I almost did Bacon, Ham, Potato, Cauliflower and Corn Chowder, but that just felt like too much.  I want it to be a mouthful when you taste it, not when you say it.  Hence, why it’s now dubbed Everything Chowder.  Because not only does it have about every hearty ingredient, but this chowder is EVERYTHING.  I seriously look forward to making it.

One thing I really love about this dish is that it hides cauliflower so well.  If you have kids, then you know what I mean.  My son has decided that cauliflower belongs in the axis of evil.  Since this soup is chunky, I can dice up the cauliflower really finely and they think it’s potatoes! (Insert evil laugh).

Now, I know it’s January and some of you are still being good and doing your resolutions, and that this soup has bacon grease in it, but please bear with me.  Most chowders use butter to give it that richness, and since dairy is a no-no, you’ve gotta compensate for it somewhere.  Or, at least I tell myself that.  Just remember that this has veggies in it.  Keep repeating that to yourself and just hurry and dump the bacon grease in.

Lastly, I like to cook my bacon in the oven for grease-splatter-less ease.  Be sure to really cook it crispy, since you’ll be adding it to a soup, so it doesn’t become chewy.

I lied.  One more thing.  I always ask my butcher if their meat and cheese are cut on separate machines.  Then, I ask them to put on fresh gloves to make sure that there is no cross contact with any cheese.

Everything Chowder (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut Free, Top 8 Free) copyright Allergy Awesomeness

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Everything Chowder (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut Free, Top 8 Free) copyright Allergy Awesomeness

Everything Chowder (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut, Top 8 Free)

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This soup is doubly delicious given that this soup has bacon AND ham. Don't worry though, I put cauliflower in it, so that cancels out the bacon. Although, I'm not sure it cancels out softening the onions in the bacon grease. YOLO.

Ingredients

  • One 1" thick slice of ham, diced
  • 1 package of bacon, cooked and drained, bacon grease reserved
  • 1/4 cup bacon grease
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels (omit if Whole30)
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp parsley
  • 1 head of cauliflower, diced finely
  • 3 1/2 cups plain rice milk, or more, as needed**
  • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in the oven at 425 until crispy (about ten minutes.) Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
  2. Take 1/4 cup of the bacon grease and put it in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in corn and thyme, parsley and salt until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk and stir in potatoes and chopped cauliflower.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12-15 minutes.*
  5. Stir in ham, and adjust salt and pepper, to taste. If the chowder is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with bacon and green onions, if desired.

Notes

*To make this Whole30 approved, use plain soy milk, or coconut milk instead of rice milk.
Also, I usually use 6-8 pieces of bacon in the soup, but I mentioned using an entire package to get enough grease. Plus, a cook needs sustenance! You can snack on a piece or two while you're cooking. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the potatoes.

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Category: Soup
 

Everything Chowder (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut Free, Top 8 Free) copyright Allergy Awesomeness

Adapted from: Damn Delicious

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Soups, Soy Free, Top 8 Free Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, EOE Recipe, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Top 8 Free, Wheat Free

About Megan Lavin

Hi! I'm Megan, a mom to four kids, two with multiple food allergies & one with EOE. I'm a published cookbook author that constantly tweaks recipes to make them allergy friendly--it's an addiction. I share every recipe & tip with you, to help you eat like you did before food allergies & dietary restrictions. You can still be awesome, even with food allergies!

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  1. Tammany

    February 8, 2020 at 12:27 PM

    I have made this recipe twice now, but even though the cauliflower is in the ingredients, it’s not mentioned in the instructions. How is it incorporated?

    Reply
    • Megan Lavin

      February 8, 2020 at 7:57 PM

      I’m sorry, this is an old recipe. I’ll update it.

      Reply
  2. Raia

    January 14, 2016 at 7:32 PM

    Oooh, ham AND bacon. Yum. I love the addition of cauliflower, too, never thought to put that in chowder before! 🙂

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    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      January 14, 2016 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks! Yes, I’m all for sneaking in veggies, if possible 🙂

      Reply

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