Algerian Chicken Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups fresh green beans, cut
2 carrots, sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon basil
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
2 bay leaves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
salt
pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced (or 1 medium)
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained (also known as chick-peas)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (to taste)

Preparation

In a large saucepan combine broth, bouillon, chopped chicken, onion, green beans, carrots, cumin, basil, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook about 8 minutes.
Add tomatoes and zucchini and cook briefly.
Add garbanzo beans and red pepper.
Cover and cook until heated through.
Serve over steaming bowls of couscous.