Low-Carb Cream of Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups unsalted butter
• 5 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
• 0.5 cups finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 carton chicken broth , 32 ounce
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 package cream cheese , 4 ounce
• 2 tablespoons sherry

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often until tender, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream cheese.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to a low simmer. Add sherry and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is incorporated, about 45 minutes.