To make my chicken, bacon and vegetables soup, we're going to start by heating the oil in a large saucepan over a medium low heat
And then once hot, add the bacon, onion and fry for 5 minutes, stirring often
Next you want to add in your tomato puree, crushed garlic and your flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring
Then gradually add your stock, stirring all the time. Next add in the bay leaves, your chopped thyme, salt and pepper, give it a quick stir and add in your chicken rice
Then increase the heat to high, scatter over your carrots, your spiced mushrooms and level out
Then you want to bring that to the boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes
Once done, remove the chicken thighs with a slotted spoon, remove the skin and shred the chicken off the bone
Then add that shredded chicken back into the pot and give it a good stir
Oh, and don't forget to remove that bay leaf