Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe: My Creamy Dreamy Version!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 6g)
• 1 pound (450g) mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster), sliced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry (or dry white wine)
• 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth (or chicken broth for a richer flavour)
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (double cream in the UK)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• A swirl of cream (optional)
• Crispy croutons (optional)