New cook needs help! How to make soup?

sweat some onion and garlic (whole - lightly smashed and peeled) with the bay leaf in er or olive oil over medium low heat 'til soft and translucent, 6-8 minutes. Cut up the entire head of cauliflower including the stem into bite size chunks then add to the onions and garlic. Cover with chicken broth bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer low for about 40 minutes or until the cauliflower gets very soft. Remove from the heat, remove the bay leaf, add a cup of cream, then puree with an immersion blender until it is creamy and smooth. Garnish with chives and/or grated cheddar cheese. Use your other ingredients for another dish.