For the Meatballs

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 box frozen spinach, thawed and water pressed out
• 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons whole milk

For the Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 6 cups good chicken broth
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 2 – 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• salt (not very much) and pepper
• fresh parsley and shaved parmesan cheese, for serving