2 tablespoons oil

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, chopped or 3 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, peeled and diced

6 cups water or chicken stock (or more, as needed)

1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

juice of 3 lemons (or about 9 tablespoons Tuscanini Lemon Juice)

2 teaspoons dried mint

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 cup Gefen Orzo, egg noodles, or rice

1 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)