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 teaspoon dried thyme or ground thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup 240mL heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon 0.5 oz unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cup 168g shredded mild cheddar cheese
• Up to 1-2 tsp xanthan gum or glucomannan powder
• 1-2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes