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- 2 streaky bacon
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot
- 2 stalks (160 gm) celery
- 2 Tbsp plain flour / all-purpose flour
- 1 head (710gm) cauliflower,
- 3 cups (750ml) salt-reduced store-bought or homemade chicken stock
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2½ Tbsp (50ml) light pouring cream or milk
- cayenne pepper, optional, to taste
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1062g | |
| Calories 451 | |
| Calories from Fat 105 | 23% |
| Total Fat 11.72g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 3.66g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 1212mg | 51% |
| Potassium 1452mg | 41% |
| Total Carbs 61.4g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
| Sugars 23.06g | 15% |
| Protein 25.13g | 40% |
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