Fresh mushroom soup.

6 T butter.
5 cups chicken broth
2 T butter.
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup chopped onion
1/8 tsp thyme
2 garlic cloves
6 T flour
salt and pepper
Saute onion and garlic in 6 T butter. add flour and cook 3 minutes. Stir into broth until smooth. Add seasonings. Saute mushrooms in 2 T butter:add to broth mixture and cook 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and add cream. Heat on low just until hot.