Creamy Mushroom Brie Soup

INGREDIENTS

1/4

diced celery

1/3

diced onion

1 tbsp

butter, halved

8 oz

cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced

4 oz

white button mushrooms, sliced

1 pinch

salt

4 cloves

garlic, smashed and minced

1/8 tsp

dried thyme [or 1/4 tsp fresh]

1 pinch

optional cayenne pepper [optional but awesome]

1 pinch

allspice

black pepper and any additional salt,

1/4 cup

dry sherry [or 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar + 1/8 cup water]

2 cups

vegetable broth

1 cup

half and half

1/2 cup

[8 oz] brie, rind removed

1/4 cup

heavy cream

garnish with fresh or dried parsley and chopped green onion

Recipe yields 2 entree-sized portions [perfect for lunch!] or 4 small bowls as a side to your favorite meal or sandwich!

adapted from food swoon