Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Chowder

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

8 oz

cremini (baby portobello) mushrooms, sliced

4 cloves

garlic, minced

yellow onion, diced

carrots, peeled and finely diced

stalks celery, diced

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/4 cup

all purpose flour

4 cups

chicken stock (reduced sodium)

medium red potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes

dried bay leaf

2/3 cup

heavy cream (or half and half)

2 cups

shredded chicken

additional black pepper, for garnish

minced fresh parsley, for garnish