Mushroom Soup – Helsieni

Ingredients

• 50 – 75g dried mushrooms (like oyster, cep; whatever you like)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 sprig fresh thyme or rosemary
• 1 large yellow onion or 3 or 4 shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 150g fresh mushrooms like oyster or button, sliced (a variety is nice)
• 2 dl sherry or Madeira
• 1 l bouillon, mushroom-soaking liquid or a combination
• 2 dl cream (optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish