Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup

Directions

1. Place cauliflower, milk, onion powder, garlic salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7-8 minutes, until cauliflower is softened. Remove garlic, mash into a paste and set aside
2. Meanwhile, add oil, mushrooms onion, garlic paste and whole sprig of thyme to a medium-sized saucepan. Heat over high heat until onions are translucent and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Once vegetables have been browned, deglaze the pan by pouring the white wine into the pan and stir until the sauce has reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove thyme sprig (it has completed its job!)
3. Pour cauliflower mixture and sauteed mushrooms into a food processor, immersion blender or blender leaving a small handful of mushrooms behind for garnish if desired. Puree until mixture is smooth.
4. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened.
5. Serve, eat immediately, and thank me later.