Name: Feel Better Chicken Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1–2 tablespoons olive oil; one large onion, diced (or sub 2 fat shallots, or two leeks); one cup celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped; 4–8 garlic cloves, rough chopped (I like 8); 4 cups chicken broth or stock; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or use black pepper); 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless ( or use breasts-if very large, cut in half) or bone-in chicken thighs, please see notes ); lemon juice to taste; pinch chili flakes; scallions, cilantro or Italian parsley; a drizzle of toasted sesame oil (optional, tasty)