ROASTED GARLIC CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP WITH THYME

Steps:

• Prep:.
• Chop 4 Crimini mushrooms and 4 White mushrooms finely and set aside.
• Slice remaining White and Crimini mushrooms and reserve in separate bowl.
• Directions:.
• In a 5-quart pot, melt butter on med-high heat until slightly browned, 1-2 minutes - this will happen fairly quickly so be careful to watch it; turn heat down to medium.
• Gradually whisk in all-purpose flour - mixture will be bubbly.
• Stir in dried onion, granulated garlic, parsley and white pepper to rue and stir constantly for 2 minutes until onion and garlic are fragrant and slightly browned; mixture will seem on the dry side.
• Slightly lower your heat to Medium-Low and add contents of chopped mushrooms and mix thoroughly for 1 minute.
• Add your chicken stock to the mushroom mixture and bring heat up to Medium, stirring occasionally so your mixture doesn't stick to the bottom.
• Cook for 5 minutes to thicken.
• Add in the dried Thyme and mix thoroughly.
• Add your whipping cream, half-and-half or whole milk and whisk together. This will thin out your mixture a bit and make for a smooth consistency.
• Heat your mixture for 2 minutes.
• Add your sliced mushrooms and stir, until bubbly.
• Turn heat to Medium-Low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat. You soup will thicken as it stands.