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HEARTY CHICKEN SOUP WITH LUNCHBOX ADD-INS

PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES SERVES 6

3 trimmed celery stalks, each cut into

4 pieces

1 large carrot (180g), each cut into

4 pieces

1 small red capsicum (150g), quartered, seeded

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme leaves

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1kg chicken thigh fillets, trimmed

1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock

¼ cup (50g) pearl couscous crusty bread, to serve

LUNCHBOX ADD-INS (choose 1)

125g can corn kernels, drained

100g green beans, chopped

½ small zucchini, chopped finely

1 Pulse celery, carrot, capsicum, garlic and herbs in a food processor until chopped coarsely.

2 Heat oil in a large heavy−based saucepan over high heat. Cook vegetable mixture, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until softened slightly.