Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Cauliflower Soup with Bacon
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite soups. It's really easy and to make, delicious and surprisingly filling. We frequently have it for dinner. I have made this with veggie broth and turkey bacon but it is truly better when you use chicken broth, regular bacon and butter! Try to use organic chicken broth, nitrate-free organic bacon, organic pastured butter and sea salt whenever possible. The quality of your ingredients will always lend itself to the taste and health benefits in everything you eat.

Ingredients:
1/2 onion, chopped
1 head cauliflower, cut in pieces
2 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp pasture butter or refined coconut oil
1-2 cloves garlic (2 cloves if you love garlic)
sea salt (Celtic, Himalayan) to taste
8 slices of bacon (nitrate free, sugar free)
Caramelized onions to garnish - Optional

1. Cook the bacon in the oven at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cut or break into 1/4" to 1/2" inch pieces. Optional: Slice an onion or two and saute in butter and or olive oil on a low heat until onions caramelize. Set aside
2. While the bacon is cooking, put the cauliflower, onions, and broth into a large pot with a lid. Cook on medium high until the broth comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
3. When the veggies are done, put the mixture into the blender. Add garlic, butter, and sea salt to taste.  Blend until smooth.
4. Serve soup with bacon pieces. Top with caramelized onions.