Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 16 oz cremini or baby portobello mushrooms ((sliced or whole))
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme ((or 1 teaspoon fresh))
• 1/2 cup dry sherry ((or your favorite dry cooking wine))
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• sautéed mushrooms (for garnish)
• grated parmesan cheese
• fresh parsley (chopped)
• fresh thyme
• sliced scallions or chives