Creamy Cauliflower Shrimp Chowder

Name: Creamy Cauliflower Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 1/2 pound bacon (I used peppered bacon for extra flavor), cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 4 stalks of celery, diced; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt (may use more depending on salt in the bacon and broth); 6 cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped; for garnish: olive oil and fresh parsley