Step 1

Add the chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, salt, pepper and chicken stock to the slow cooker.

Step 2

Give it all a good mix then place the lid on and cook for 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Step 3

Remove the lid and take out the chicken thighs and drumsticks using a set of tongs. Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Step 4

Place the chicken pieces on a chopping board. Remove the skin, then shred the chicken meat, using two forks.

Step 5

Place the chicken meat back into the slow cooker and stir together.

Step 6

Divide the chicken soup between bowls and top with fresh parsley or thyme.

Step 7

Serve it with a big wedge of crusty bread.