Lemon Chicken Chickpea Soup

Name: Lemon Chicken Chickpea Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion , chopped (about 1 1/2 cups ); 1 celery rib , chopped (about 1/3 cup ); 4 cloves garlic , minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons ); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or powdered ginger); 2 bay leaves; 6 cups chicken stock; 2-3 strips lemon zest from one lemon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/3 cup basmati rice; 1 15 - ounce can chickpeas , drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas; Cilantro or parsley for garnish