The Best Chicken Soup EVER

Ingredients:

• 8-12 cups of chicken stock
• 3-4 tbsp. lemon juice (fresh)
• zest of 1 lemon
• 3 cups of mushrooms, thinly sliced (I used baby bella)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
• 2-3 thai bird chilies, stemmed and sliced
• 1-2 (inch) piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 4-6 pieces of dark meat (thigh) chicken 
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• extra virgin olive oil
• sea salt and black pepper

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Season chicken with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and black pepper.  Bake 15-20 minutes on each side, then set aside to cool.  
2. In a large pot, combine the stock, lemon juice, chilies, ginger and mushrooms.  Bring to a boil over medium high heat.  Cook for 10-15 minutes to infuse flavors.
3. Stir in lemon zest, green onions and cilantro.  Then add chicken (sliced) and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Ladle into bowls and Enjoy!