Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 6 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced; 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, plus more as needed; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup half & half or heavy cream; 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper