Best Ever Cream Of Mushroom Soup – Michael's SUPA IGA Korumburra

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 950 g sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 brown onion (diced)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup thickened cream
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish (or to taste)
• Chopped parsley to serve