Cauliflower Soup and Garlic and Cheese Sourdough "Dippers"

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Coarse salt and coarse black pepper

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons butter

2 small heads cauliflower, or 1 large, cut into small bunches of florets

3 ribs celery and leafy tops from the heart of stalk, finely chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 quart chicken broth

1 cup half-and-half or whole milk

Hot sauce, optional

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves or chives, for garnish

1/2 cup grated Parmesan, for passing at the table

Dippers:

3 sandwich size sourdough English muffins (recommended: Thomas' brand) split

3 tablespoons butter

1 garlic clove, minced

Grated cheddar and Parmesan

Paprika