Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Soup Recipe | Land O’Lakes

Ingredients

• 1 small head (14 ounces) cauliflower, cut into florets
• 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter divided
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 medium (1 cup) yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 20 ounces (2 1/2 cups) chicken broth
• 3 cups Land O Lakes® Half & Half
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 12 ounces (3 cups) Land O Lakes® Sharp White Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, if desired