Lemon Chicken Soup

1 Tb. olive oil
1 onion, minced
3-5 garlic cloves
1/2 chicken
3 bay leaves, broken
1 can chicken broth
2 cups chopped potatoes, zucchini, carrots, and celery
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1 lemon
cilantro
Heat oil on medium high in a large pot. Add the onion, garlic, and chicken. Brown the chicken on both sides. Add the bay leaves and broth and as much water needed to cover chicken. Boil until the meat falls off the bone. Remove chicken and cool. Remove bones and skin then add meat back to the pot. Add the vegetables, salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. Cook until the veggies are tender. Remove bay leaves. Dish into bowls and top with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cilantro.

This is a recipe I got from my sister. She said the original recipe also calls for tomatoes, but she never puts them in (and neither did we), but you could if you wanted. Also, next time I will add a bit of lemon juice to the broth while it's cooking instead of just at the end. I also added more than just 2 cups of veggies....so add to your families liking.