Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Ingredients (16)

• 3 tablespoons butter,
• 4 slices bacon,
• 1 yellow onion,
• 2 to 3 large carrots,
• 1 head (about 1 to 1.5 pounds) cauliflower
• 3 cloves garlic,
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and fresh ground pepper
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth,
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese,
• 1 teaspoon dried chives,