- Heat a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-low heat.
- Add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer and the onion, celery and carrot.
- Saute onion, celery and carrot and season with 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Continue to cook until vegetables just begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and brown along with the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the broth and water and bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to cook. *If you prefer to use white rice rather than brown rice, reduce the simmer time to 15 minutes.
- Add chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile beat together 2 eggs, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and lemon juice.
- Add egg mixture to the soup and stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Alternative for Roasted Chicken:
If leftovers are not on hand, substitute with chicken breast fillets.
- Cut breast fillets into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper. I also like to sprinkle with a little Cajun Seasoning for a little kick.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and working in small batches, quickly brown chicken pieces.
- Remove from pan and continue until all chicken is browned.
- Set cooked chicken aside and proceed with recipe above.