Ingredients

• 3 cups cubed whole-wheat bread (1/2-inch)

• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• ¾ teaspoon ground white pepper, divided

• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme plus 1 tablespoon, divided

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 large sweet onion, chopped

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

• ¼ cup dry white wine

• 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and chopped

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or no-chicken broth, divided

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• ¾ cup shredded smoked Gouda

• ¼ cup heavy cream