Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Gouda

This healthy cauliflower soup recipe gets its great flavor from two smoked ingredients—paprika and Gouda. A hearty serving of crunchy croutons makes it filling.

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• By: Katie Webster EatingWell Recipe Contributor

Ingredients 4 servings

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• 3 cups cubed whole-wheat bread (1/2-inch)
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme plus 1 tablespoon, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and chopped
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or no-chicken broth, divided
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda
• 1/4 cup heavy cream