Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup (Healthy-ish!)

Name: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup (Healthy-ish!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil (divided, or any high-heat oil); 2 tbsp butter (divided); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided, about 800ml); 3 medium carrots (cut into 1/8” slices); 1 celery stalk (cut into 1/8” slices or finely chopped); 1 yellow onion (diced); 3 tbsp leek (finely sliced, optional); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp dry white wine, sherry or water (if needed); 1 1/2 cups milk (or a mixture with heavy cream, about 350ml); 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 tbsp dried parsley (or 2 tbsp fresh parsley); 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning*; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp turmeric (mostly for color, optional); 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 chicken breast or 2 cups cooked chicken; Fresh parsley (for garnish)