canja (portuguese chicken soup)
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
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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)
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Step 1In 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.
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Step 2Saute your onion & garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Cook over medium heat, being careful not to burn your garlic.
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Step 3Add the onion & garlic mixture, along with your rice to the pot and allow to cook until rice is expanded and tender.
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Step 4Add salt & pepper to taste. Add juice of half a lemon. Serve & enjoy!
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