Prepare your vegetables. Chop the onion, celery and carrots. Peel and chop potatoes into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. Drain peas and corn. Mince garlic.
To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add prepared vegetables, along with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, optional red pepper flakes, bay leaves and chicken broth. Cover and allow to cook on high for 4 hours.
Remove and discard bay leaves.
In a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch. Pour into the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Replace cover and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Serve warm.
Notes
Recipe serves roughly 6-12, depending on portion size. Vegetarian option: substitute with vegetable broth and coconut milk. An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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