Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cup whole chicken
• 6 cup water
• 1.5 cup long grain rice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 rib celery
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 bay leaves
• 0.25 cup basil
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 cup greens
• 1 tbsp mint

Instructions

1. 1In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced celery, sliced baby carrots, and grated fresh ginger for 5-7 minutes until softened.
2. 2Add water, bay leaves, salt, and coarsely ground pepper to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, cooked long grain rice, and chopped greens. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, or until greens are wilted and chicken is heated through.
4. 4Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil, fresh chives, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh mint, lemon juice, and grated lemon rind.
5. 5Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.