Ingredients
· 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 (Home-made or good quality store bought )
· 2 cups milk
· 2 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed
with 2 tbsp water
· 2 cups shredded
chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)
· salt and
pepper to taste
· lemon juice to
taste
Instructions
1.
Sauté the onion, celery, carrot and broccoli stalks in
a splash of oil until soft and fragrant and just starting to brown (this takes
around 10 minutes).
2.
Add the garlic, bay leaf and herbs and sauté for
another minute before adding the chicken stock, milk and cornflour
mixture.
3.
Bring to a simmer then add the broccoli florets and
shredded chicken.
4.
Allow to cook for 15 minutes then season with salt,
pepper and lemon (optional).
5.
Serve with crusty bread.
