Keto Creamy Ham Chowder

Original cookbook page 25

A creamy, keto-friendly ham chowder that's easy to prepare — perfect for a comforting, low-carb meal. Made with uncured ham steaks, cheddar cheese, and cauliflower for a hearty, lower-carb take on classic chowder.

Ingredients

• 2 uncured ham steaks, diced
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2-3 cups cauliflower, grated (can add extra ½-1 cup for heartier texture)
• 2-2½ cups water (room temperature, may need extra ½ cup)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter (divided: 2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp)
• 1/8 cup white onion, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

1. Begin by dicing the white onion, celery stalks, carrot, and uncured ham steaks. Shred the cheddar cheese and grate the cauliflower.
2. In a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of grass-fed butter.
3. Add in the diced white onion, celery stalks, and carrot. Sauté until slightly tender.
4. Once the other vegetables are starting to get tender, add in grated cauliflower and stir to coat with drippings.
5. Pour in 2 cups of room temperature water and add 2 more tablespoons of grass-fed butter.
6. Season with black pepper and pink Himalayan salt.
7. Bring to a boil, then gently pour in heavy whipping cream.
8. Evenly sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese, and stir to melt into the chowder.
9. Add in the uncured ham steaks and stir everything together before adding optional xanthan gum for thickening.
10. Serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs and extra shredded cheese if desired.