Creamy Mushroom Chestnut Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 5 ounces prepared chestnuts, quartered
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 48 ounces (6 cups) vegetable broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• Thyme leaves, for garnish