Ingredients

1 onion - finely diced
2 cloves garlic - finely diced
3 shallots/spring onions - finely diced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 chicken breasts - diced
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp curry powder (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp fresh basil - chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
3 celery stalks - diced
1 leek - finely diced
1 cup green beans - diced
1/2 cabbage - finely chopped
4 tomatoes - finely chopped
1cm lemongrass root (optional) - or just a piece of lemon rind
Approx 2-3 litres water