Cappuccino-style Wild Mushroom Bisque - Love of Food

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup cremini mushrooms, diced
• 1 cup portobello mushrooms, diced
• 1 cup porcini mushrooms, diced
• 2⁄3 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 2⁄3 cup leeks, diced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup shallots, minced
• 1⁄4 cup sherry
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 5 4-inch long thyme sprigs
• 11⁄4 cups heavy cream, divided use
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground white pepper