Lemon Chicken Chickpea Soup

Name: Lemon Chicken Chickpea Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound 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 Tbsp 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 Tbsp); 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or powdered ginger); 2 bay leaves; 6 cups chicken stock; 2-3 strips of lemon zest from one lemon; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1/3 cup basmati rice; 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained; Cilantro or parsley for garnish