Farmer's Stew

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 onions, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, divided
• 6 plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (15-ounce) cans whole potatoes, drained
• Peel of 1 lemon, finely grated

Preparation

Step 1

In a 6-quart soup pot over high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken, onions, and 6 chopped garlic cloves. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is browned on all sides, stirring frequently.

Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes, zucchini, red peppers, 1/4 cup parsley, the basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook 10 minutes, then add potatoes, lemon, remaining garlic cloves and remaining parsley. Stir until thoroughly mixed, then cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until potatoes are warmed through. Serve immediately.