UnPotato Chowder

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This is a great recipe when you're feeling like a comfort food but don't want to pack on the extra carbs found in potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Chopped onions
• 1 cup Sliced celery
• 2 Tbsp. Minced garlic
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 3 cups Chopped red bell peppers
• 2 quarts Chicken broth
• 2 quarts Cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
• 2 quarts Whole milk or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup Chopped fresh basil
• 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup diced carrots (optional)

1. Sauté onions, celery and garlic in olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until softened.
2. Stir in peppers.
3. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil.
4. Stir in cauliflower. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 2-3 minutes.
5. Add milk; bring to a simmer, stir until thickened.
6. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Enjoy!