Foryoueats: Feel Better Chicken Soup

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)

Feel Better Chicken Soup