Ahiahy (chicken and vegetable soup)

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into pieces and the carrots and potatoes into cubes. Slice the onion and crush the garlic.
2. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic until they turn translucent.
3. Add the chicken and brown it for 5 minutes, turning it so it colours on all sides.
4. Pour in the water, add the bay leaf, turmeric, salt and pepper, then bring to the boil.
5. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add the carrots and potatoes, then cook for another 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.