Lemon-Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 2 large celery stalks (sliced)
• 3 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp dried thyme
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
• 2 chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 quarts low sodium chicken bone broth or stock
• Juice and zest from one lemon
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley