Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
• 5 cups broccoli, stems removed and finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• Salt
• pepper
• Lemon juice, to taste