Lemon Chicken And Rice Soup

Time to get to the Lemon Chicken And Rice Soup.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. chicken, cut into 1/2" cubes
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 qt. chicken stock
• 1 c. cooked white rice
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken to pot and season with salt, pepper, and half the lemon zest. Brown chicken on all sides, 5 minutes. Add garlic and onion and saute, scraping bottom of the pan, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt. Add carrots and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and cooked rice and simmer for 5 minutes. Add green onions just before serving.
3. Garnish with remaining lemon zest and serve.