2 1/2 cups parsnips, chopped and divided
2 cups cauliflower florets
3 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp avocado oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp arrowroot starch
1/3 cup clam juice
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
2 6.5 oz cans of clams (like this), drained and juice reserved
3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped