INGREDIENTS
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4 slices bacon, diced (or 1/4 cup real bacon bits)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 onion, diced
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2 carrots, peeled and diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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1/4 cup cream cheese
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy / pure cream
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1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
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1 bay leafKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)