Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe A Woodland Delight

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
• 50g / ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (approx. 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500g / 1.1 lbs mixed mushrooms (such as chestnut, cremini, shiitake), sliced
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
• 1.2 litre / 5 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
• 120ml / ½ cup double cream (heavy cream)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)