
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
1 carrot, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (400g) can chopped tomatoes
400ml chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 -3 chicken thighs or breasts
1 (400g) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic)
Serving suggestion: crusty bread