2 cups chopped round red potato (2 medium)

1 cup coarsely chopped carrot (2 medium)

1/2cup coarsely chopped onion (1 medium)

1/2cup coarsely chopped celery (1 medium)

1 4 -ounce can (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

1/2teaspoon dried sage, crushed

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, crushed

1 pound bone-in chicken thighs, skinned

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup frozen peas

1 3 -ounce package cream cheese, cut up

1 recipe Cheesy Biscuits (see recipe below)