Chicken Broccoli Soup

This is a true and tested soup recipe that everyone will love. Especially coming into cooler months.

• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 2 large carrots peeled and finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 tsp chilli flakes/red pepper flakes (optional)
• 5 cups broccoli stems removed and finely chopped
• 6 cups chicken stock/broth
• 2 cups milk (or milk alternative)

• 2 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
• 2 cups diced chicken breast
• salt and pepper to taste
• lemon juice to taste

Instructions

• Sauté the onion, celery, carrot, chicken and broccoli stalks in a splash of oil until soft and fragrant and just starting to brown (this takes around 10 minutes).
• Add the garlic, bay leaf and herbs and sauté for another minute before adding the chicken stock, milk and cornflour mixture.
• Bring to a simmer then add the broccoli florets
• Allow to cook for 15 minutes then season with salt, pepper and lemon (optional).