French Onion and Wild Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 3 (260 g) medium onions, julienned
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, optional
• 1 dried bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon salt, optional
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 Tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, or optional
• ½ ounce (120 ml) dry sherry, divided
• 4 cups (950 ml) beef stock, or roasted vegetable stock
• ½ ounce (6 g) dried mushrooms
• 1 medium (60 g) carrot
• 3 teaspoons (8 g) chia seeds