Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Ingredients

• 2–3 chicken breasts (or 4 thighs), whole

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery sticks, sliced

• 2 cups potatoes, diced

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup frozen sweetcorn (optional but recommended)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 cup double cream, evaporated milk, or half-and-half

• 2 tablespoons cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional thickener)

• Fresh parsley for garnish