“Creamy” Cauliflower Soup with Bacon & Cheddar

extra virgin olive oil

yellow onion, diced

celery stalks, diced

garlic, minced

cauliflower, cut into florets

fresh thyme

fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

white pepper

kosher salt depending on taste

white wine

low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

slices of bacon, cooked and diced (optional)

White cheddar cheese for topping (optional)