Bacon Cauliflower Chowder

Name: Bacon Cauliflower Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1 pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp. flour; 2 sprigs thyme, stripped and chopped; 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets; 1 qt. vegetable broth; 1 c. whole milk