Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Category: Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Author: Chef John
- Rating: 4.72
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 80 min
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish, or to taste