Chicken Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 (14-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 chicken breast with ribs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
• Serving suggestion: crusty bread
• 2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces