Savory Chicken Soup

100 g chicken breast, cubed
1-2 cups chopped celery (may use
tomatoes
instead)
2 cups chicken broth (may substitute
1 cup water for 1 cup broth)
1 Tablespoon minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed and sliced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon poultry spice blend
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste

Bring chicken stock to a boil. Add onion, garlic and spices. Add chicken and vegetables and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or more until chicken and celery are tender and fully cooked. Serve hot. Sprinkle with chives or parsley if desired