Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup

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