Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes. Add the crushed garlic and chopped thyme. Stir for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-8 minutes until softened and cooked through.

Step 3

Add the flour, stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable stock, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove ½ of the soup and blend in a blender until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot, add the milk and seasonings, stir through and bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Taste the soup for seasoning. Add more salt if needed. Top with one tablespoon of chopped parsley.

Step 7

Serve with a sprinkling of cracked pepper.