Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Chowder

Name: Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower, (roughly chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, (chopped); 2 carrots, (chopped); 2 celery stalks, (chopped); 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, (can use gluten-free flour); 30 ounces vegetable broth; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, (we use white cheddar or sharp cheddar); Salt and black pepper, (to taste)