Creamy Carrot Soup

Ingredients (13)

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon,
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion,
• 5 to 6 large carrots,
• 3 cloves garlic,
• 1 teaspoon chili powder,
• 1/2 teaspoon salt,
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper,
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or Half & Half,
• fresh thyme leaves,