Ingredients

4tbspbutter

1tbspoil

2onionsdiced

4garlic clovesminced

1½lbfresh brown mushroomssliced

4tspthymechopped, divided

1½cupMarsala wineor any dry red or white wine

6tbspall-purpose flour

4cupslow sodium chicken brothor stock

2tspsaltadjust to taste

1tspblack peppercracked, adjust to taste

2beef bouillon cubescrumbled

1cupheavy creamor half and half or evaporated milk

fresh parsleychopped, to serve

fresh thymechopped, to serve

Preparation

Heat the butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until melted.

Sauté the onions for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the mushrooms and 2 teaspoons of thyme, then cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in the wine and allow to cook for 3 minutes.

Sprinkle the mushrooms with flour, mix well, then cook for 2 minutes.

Add the stock, mix again and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low-medium heat, season with salt, pepper and crumbled bouillon cubes.

Cover and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, while occasionally stirring, until thickened.

Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the cream.

Allow to gently simmer, then add salt and pepper to taste.

Mix in the parsley and remaining thyme.

Serve warm, and enjoy!