CANJA (PORTUGUESE CHICKEN SOUP)

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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!

Provided by Tara Pacheco

Categories     Other Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 chicken breast
1/2 onion, minced
2 clove garlic, minced
8 c water
1 packet poultry seasoning, or bouillon
1/2 c long grain rice
1/2 lemon
2 Tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

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

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