Keto Clam Chowder with Turnips

Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of clam chowder without compromising your keto goals. Our Keto Clam Chowder with Turnips replaces traditional potatoes with turnips to slash carbs while maintaining the classic taste and texture you love.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword keto clam chowder, Keto Dinner, low carb clam chowder, seafood keto recipe, turnip recipes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 400kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Slotted spoon
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

2 cups Clams, canned, chopped 16 oz / 454g
2 medium Turnips, peeled and diced 12 oz / 340g
4 slices Bacon, chopped 4 oz / 113g
1 stalk Celery, diced 1.6 oz / 45g
½ medium Onion, diced 2 oz / 57g
2 cloves Garlic, minced 0.2 oz / 5.6g
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter 1 oz / 28g
1 cup Heavy cream 8 oz / 237ml
2 cups Chicken broth 16 oz / 473ml
1 teaspoon Thyme, dried 0.07 oz / 2g
1 whole Bay leaf
Salt, to taste
Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel to drain.
In the bacon fat, sauté the diced onions and celery until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced turnips, coating them with the bacon fat and cooking for about 5 minutes to allow them to start softening.
Add the unsalted butter to the pot and let it melt, then pour in the chicken broth. Add the thyme and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover the pot and allow the turnips to cook until they are tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.
Add the chopped clams along with their juice, stirring to combine. Allow the chowder to return to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, making sure not to bring it to a boil.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with the crispy bacon and fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

The turnips in this recipe provide a similar texture to potatoes but with a fraction of the carbs, making it an excellent substitute for those on a ketogenic diet. Adjust the thickness of the chowder to your liking by adding more or less broth or cream. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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