Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup | Real Balanced

Ingredients

• 6 bacon slices
• 3 small cauliflower heads (~35 oz, cut into florets)
• 2 cups 480mL unsalted chicken broth
• ¼ tsp dried thyme or ground thyme
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ⅛ tsp onion powder
• 1 cup 240mL heavy cream
• 1 tbsp 0.5 oz unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cups 168g shredded mild cheddar cheese
• Up to 1-2 tsp xanthan gum or glucomannan powder
• 1-2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes