===== Cauliflower Bacon Cheese Soup =====
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[[Pork]]\\ 
Prep Time: 20 minutes\\ 
Cook Time: 35 minutes\\ 
Serves: 5\\ 

Ingredients
  * 4 slices bacon (diced)
  * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  * 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  * 1 onion (diced)
  * 2 celery ribs (diced)
  * 1 head cauliflower (roughly chopped)
  * 1 bay leaf
  * 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  * 4 cups chicken broth
  * 1 cup 2% milk
  * Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:
  - Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon excess fat in the stockpot.
  - Melt butter in the stockpot. Add garlic, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  - Stir in cauliflower and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until barely crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  - Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  - Stir in chicken broth and milk, and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  - Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower are tender, about 12-15 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  - Puree with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
  - Serve immediately, garnished with bacon and parsley, if desired.


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