Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Gouda

Name: Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Gouda
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