Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound 2 ounces (500g) skinless chicken thighs on the bone
• 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
• 2 fat garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 1/4 cup (750ml) chicken stock
• 4 cups (960ml) just-boiled water, divided
• Scant 1/2 cup (90g) short or medium-grain white rice, rinsed
• 3 1/2 ounces (100g) kale, stalks removed, leaves shredded
• 3 extra-large eggs
• 1 teaspoon finely grated unwaxed lemon zest
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped dill, or to taste
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper