canja (portuguese chicken soup)

Fall River, MA
Updated on Jan 16, 2012

Canja is a popular Portuguese soup - made with rice, chicken, & onion. It is a soothing soup that will warm your soul & stomach. The photo doesn't do this soup any justice (soup photos never come out any good on the camera from my phone lol).. but, it is really tasty!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 - chicken breast
  • 1/2 - onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 - packet poultry seasoning, or bouillon
  • 1/2 cup long grain rice
  • 1/2 - lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - salt & pepper

How To Make canja (portuguese chicken soup)

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, boil your chicken breast over med/high heat. Once chicken is just about done, remove from water and shred with a fork. Add the poultry seasoning to your pot. Place the chicken back in.
  • Step 2
    Saute your onion & garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Cook over medium heat, being careful not to burn your garlic.
  • Step 3
    Add the onion & garlic mixture, along with your rice to the pot and allow to cook until rice is expanded and tender.
  • Step 4
    Add salt & pepper to taste. Add juice of half a lemon. Serve & enjoy!

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