Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Reduce heat to low and simmer soup. After adding the peas, boil for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, or until the soup thickens. Take it off the fire and throw away the bay leaf. Be aware that, as it cools, the soup will likewise thicken.
If preferred, garnish with fresh thyme leaves or parsley.
Accompany with biscuits, either homemade or store-bought, for bonus points.