Chicken and Basil Soup

Serves : 4
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp plain flour , seasoned
• 2 red peppers , diced
• 12 new potatoes , halved
• 150ml white wine
• 200ml chicken stock
• 20g pack basil , leaves only
• crusty bread , to serve

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large, flameproof casserole. Dust the chicken thighs with the seasoned flour and add to the casserole. Cook over a high heat, turning once, until golden all over.
2. Add the peppers and potatoes to the casserole and cook for 3 mins. Pour in the white wine and chicken stock and season with salt and pepper. Cover the casserole and simmer for 20-25 mins or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the basil and cook for another 5 mins. Serve with some crusty bread.