Cauliflower Soup

• 1 teaspoon salt, coarse

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, coarse

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 2 heads cauliflower ((or 1 large) cut into small bunches of florets)

• 3 ribs celery and leafy greens from top of stalk (finely chopped)

• 1 medium onion (chopped)

• 2 tablespoons thyme, fresh (chopped (or 1.5 tablespoons dried))

• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour

• 1 quart chicken broth

• 1 cup half-and-half (or whole milk)

Garlic Bread

• 1 loaf French bread
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 6 tablespoons butter