Cauliflower-Corn Chowder With Bacon & Chive Pancakes Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Cauliflower-Corn Chowder paired with savory Bacon & Chive Pancakes, a delightful culinary adventure that brings together the freshness of vegetables with the rich flavor of bacon.
Ingredients:
- 20g butter
- 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 110ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 125g self-raising flour
- 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 494.2
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4g
- Cholesterol: 131.5mg
- Sodium: 1318.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 75.5g
- Fiber: 9.2g
- Sugar: 17.7g
- Protein: 23.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chowder:
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent.
- Sprinkle plain flour over the onions and stir well to combine. Cook for about a minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add chopped cauliflower and vegetable stock to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for approximately 30 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Using a blender or food processor, purée the cauliflower mixture in batches until smooth.
- Return the puréed chowder to the pan. Stir in the corn kernels and cook until heated through.
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Prepare the Bacon & Chive Pancakes:
- In a separate pan, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine self-raising flour, eggs, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked bacon and chopped chives into the pancake batter until evenly distributed.
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Cook the Pancakes:
- Reheat the same pan used for cooking bacon over medium heat. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the pan for each pancake.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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Serve:
- Ladle the warm Cauliflower-Corn Chowder into bowls.
- Serve the chowder alongside the freshly cooked Bacon & Chive Pancakes.
Tips:
- For a smoother chowder texture, use an immersion blender directly in the pan.
- Customize the pancake batter by adding shredded cheese or diced jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Garnish the chowder with additional chopped chives or crispy bacon bits for an added visual and textural appeal.
- Store any leftover chowder and pancakes separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this hearty Cauliflower-Corn Chowder and the irresistible crunch of Bacon & Chive Pancakes for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the blend of creamy cauliflower, sweet corn, savory bacon, and fragrant chives in every spoonful and bite!
