Black Garlic and Wild Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 litres vegetable stock
• 2 pounds mixed mushrooms, a variety of textures and types
• 8 cloves black garlic, sliced
• 1 cup white wine
• 1-2 cups heavy cream
• 1 handful Italian parsley, finely chopped for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste