PORTUGUESE CHICKEN SOUP (CANJA)
Virtually every culture on Earth has a style of making chicken soup that they can call their own, and in Portugal it involves rice, lemon, and mint. Adapted from Worldwide Recipes.
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the chicken stock, chicken pieces, onion, parsley, and lemon zest in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken pieces and cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin and bones and cut or tear the meat into small pieces.
- Strain the soup through cheesecloth (muslin) and discard the solids. Return the stock and meat to the pot and add the rice, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
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Ally Hlelimphi
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make and so delicious. I love the addition of the cilantro.
Fazal Wahab
[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. The broth was bland and the chicken was dry. I won't be making this again.
Manuel G.
[email protected]This is the best chicken soup I've ever had! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rj Nazmul
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mia Moisa
[email protected]Overall, this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I probably won't be making it again.
Ajit Kapar
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful. The chicken was also a bit dry.
Hussnain Xheikh
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender. I love that I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Gift Godfrey
[email protected]This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was hearty and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Rk Mama
[email protected]Made this soup for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. The soup was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Robert Ott
[email protected]Just tried this recipe and it turned out great! The soup was so comforting and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the cilantro. Thanks for sharing!
Zeeshan Nazeer
[email protected]This Portuguese Chicken Soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, for a more hearty soup. Will definitely be making this again.