One Pot Cauliflower Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 bacon slices, chopped in small pieces
• 1 tablespoon – unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon – olive oil
• 1/2 – yellow onion , diced
• 2 carrots , diced
• 2 celery stalks , diced
• 1 cauliflower head, chopped
• 2 teaspoons – garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon – dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons – flour
• 1/2 cup – vegetable broth
• 3 cups – low-fat milk
• 1 bay leaf
• salt
• pepper
• fresh parsley
• grated Cheddar cheese
• Pair each serving with: 8-ounce glass of real milk