Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup | Umami

Ingredients

• 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch chunks)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (thinly sliced)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 ribs celery (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup half and half (or more, as needed*)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves