🥕🍄 Crockpot Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pie Soup 🍄🥕

Directions:

1. **Prepare the Ingredients:** In a skillet, melt the butter or heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

2. **Combine in the Crockpot:** Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the crockpot. Add the chicken, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and frozen peas.

3. **Add Liquids and Seasonings:** Pour in the chicken broth, whole milk (or half-and-half), and heavy cream if using. Stir in the flour, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

4. **Cook the Soup:** Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

5. **Shred the Chicken:** Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir to combine.

6. **Serve:** Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy this warm, creamy, and comforting pot pie soup!