2cloves (approx. 0.2 oz / 6g)Garlic, peeled and minced
3cups (12 oz / 340g)Cauliflower florets
1cup (8 fl oz / 240ml)Chicken or Fish stock
2cups (16 fl oz / 480ml)Unsweetened coconut milk (canned, full-fat is best for texture)
2cups (16 fl oz / 480ml)Clam juice
1tsp(1g) Dried thyme
Two10 oz (283g) cans Clams, drained
To tasteSalt and freshly ground black pepper
Use Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk: For that authentic, velvety chowder texture, avoid lite coconut milk or the kind found in cartons (beverage style). You want the thick cream that rises to the top of the can.
The Double-Cauliflower Trick: If you miss the chunkiness of potatoes, reserve about 1 cup of cauliflower florets from the puree step. Chop them into small, bite-sized pieces and add them back into the soup whole for a texture that mimics diced potatoes perfectly.