½teaspoonpoultry seasoning or thyme, (use less or more according to your liking)
salt/pepper, (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
green onions, chopped
crispy cooked bacon
biscuits or rustic bread
Instructions
Heat butter in a large sauce-pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery. Cook until translucent, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, keep stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in the flour and whisk until lightly browned. Add chicken stock and milk. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens. Transfer to a slow cooker.
Add chicken, potatoes, and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine. Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
About 30 minutes - 1 hour prior to serving, add frozen mixed vegetables. Taste and season with salt/pepper if needed or according to your liking.
Serve with chopped green onions, crispy bacon, and rustic bread or biscuits.
Notes
Instructions for Stove Top Users:
Heat butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, diced potatoes, and celery; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add garlic, keep stirring and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant but do not burn.
Stir in the flour and whisk until lightly browned.
Add chicken stock and season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper and allow to come to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add chicken cubes, frozen vegetables, and milk; simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, vegetables are tender, and soup has thickened.
Serve with chopped green onions, crispy bacon and rustic bread or biscuits.