"This stew was really delicious. My entire family scarfed it down - even the 2 year-old. My variations were: cubed turnips added at the same time as the celery and carrots, an almost doubling in the amount of tomato paste, and I skipped the basil. I also let the meal slow stew for 3 hours after adding back the shredded chicken, and then I added more chicken stock as necessary. The turnips were perfectly cooked, lighter, and a much better choice than potatoes would have been. I served it with a sourdough boule and there wasn't a spoonful left. Yum Giada!