Chicken Shawarma Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 6 slices Pita Bread
• 2.5 lb Chicken thighs, boneless skinless
• 2 Tbsp. Shawarma seasoning* (recipe below in notes)
• 1.5 cup Wild Rice, or Jasmine rice*
• Garnish: serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and chopped cilantro.