Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 cups fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
• 5 small red potatoes, quartered
• 1 (3 pound) broiler/fryer chicken cut up
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pinch pepper