Feel Good Chicken Soup with Ginger Over Rice Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 medium to large onion, diced ((about 5 ounces))
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
• 4 cups chicken broth or stock
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper ((or use ground black pepper))
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
• 8 ounces rice noodles, cooked to al dente
• 1 lemon
• sliced oyster mushrooms ((optional))
• diagonally cut scallion slices
• pinch of chili flakes
• pinch of toasted sesame seeds
• chopped fresh cilantro or Italian parsley
• drizzle of toasted sesame oil