Ingredients

• 1 1/2 C Smoked Bacon, Diced Small
• 1 Tbsp Garlic, Minced
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 1 C THRIVE Celery - Freeze Dried
• 1/2 C THRIVE Chopped Onions - Freeze Dried
• 1/2 C Cauliflower - Freeze Dried
• 2 C THRIVE Potato Dices - Freeze Dried
• 8 C Water
• 1/4 C Cheese Blend
• 1 Tbsp THRIVE Italian Seasoning Blend
• 1 1/2 Tbsp THRIVE Chefs Choice
• 2 C THRIVE Bechamel (Creamy White Sauce)
• 1 Tbsp Cholula Hot Sauce
• 1 C THRIVE Shredded Cheddar Cheese - Freeze Dried
• 1 C THRIVE Sour Cream Powder
• 2 Tbsp Chives

Directions

1. In a skillet, brown and drain bacon.
2. In a 4-quart saucepan, sweat garlic, butter, and bacon together.
3. Add in celery, onions, cauliflower, potato dices, and water and bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add in cheese blend and seasoning blends and simmer for a minute.
5. Stir in sauce mix and bring to a simmer; cook until thickening occurs.
6. Remove from heat and fold in hot sauce, cheese, sour cream, and chives.