Heat olive oil in a large stockpot. While oil is heating, season chicken with salt and pepper.
Add chicken to the stockpot and cook on high heat for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides. Remove and set aside on a plate
Add onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic to the stockpot. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the onion starts to become translucent, stirring often and scraping the bottom to loosen the browned bits
Mix flour with 1 cup of the water until dissolved, and add to the stockpot
Add chicken, water, Vital Proteins chicken broth powder, potatoes and all spices. Stir to combine and add more salt and pepper to taste
Bring to a simmer and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes
Once potatoes and carrots are soft, discard bay leaves, remove from heat and add additional fresh or dried parsley to taste
