3 creamy cauliflower and bacon soup Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, chopped onion, chopped fresh thyme, garlic cloves, chopped, cubed peeled baking potato (about 2), cubed yukon gold potato (about 4), unsalted chicken stock (such as swanson), kosher salt, divided, bay leaf, cauliflower, cut into florets (about 1/2 head ), freshly ground black pepper, divided, reduced-fat milk, chopped green onions, divided, fat-free fromage blanc (such as vermont creamery) or sour cream, grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup), center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

head cauliflower (2 lb), cut into florets, half-and-half cream , divided, shredded asiago cheese, salt, ground nutmeg, pepper, water, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled