Best Canja Portuguese Chicken Soup Recipes

Canja (Portuguese Chicken Soup) image

Provided by Tara Pacheco

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!

Portuguese Chicken Soup (Canja) image

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 -8 cups chicken stock
1 lb chicken piece
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 sprigs parsley
1 the lemon, zest of, cut in thick strips
1/2 cup uncooked rice or 1/2 cup tiny pasta, shape
1/4 cup chopped mint leaf, plus additional (to garnish)
1 teaspoon lemon juice (to taste)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
lemon slice (to garnish)

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.