Avgolemeno: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

INGREDIENTS

Olive oil

1/2

to 1 cup finely chopped carrots

1/2

to 1 cup finely chopped celery

1/2

to 1 cup finely chopped green onions

garlic cloves, finely chopped

8 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

bay leaves

1 cup

short grain rice likeArborio rice

Salt and pepper

cooked boneless chicken breasts, shredded (store-bought rotisserie chicken will work)

1/2 cup

freshly-squeezed lemon juice

large eggs

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)