Sunday Chicken Supper

Ingredients

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