Canja De Galinha (Chicken Soup with Lemon and Mint) Recipe

Name: Canja De Galinha (Chicken Soup with Lemon and Mint)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken; 6 1/2 ounces chicken giblets, chopped; 6 cups water; 2 each onions finely chopped; 1 Stalk celery finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 each bay leaves; ⅔ cup rice; 1 1/2 each lemons juice of; 10 each mint leaves finely chopped; 1 x black pepper freshly ground

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken
6 1/2 ounces chicken giblets, chopped
6 cups water
2 each onions finely chopped
1 Stalk celery finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 each bay leaves
⅔ cup rice
1 1/2 each lemons juice of
10 each mint leaves finely chopped
1 x black pepper freshly ground

1
Place the chicken in a large saucepan, add giblets, water, onions, celery, salt and bay leaves.
2
Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
3
Remove the chicken and let it cool.
4
Add rice to the broth and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the rice is soft.
5
Stir occasionally.
6
In the meantime, remove the skin from the chicken and take the meat off the bones.
7
Discard bones and skin.
8
Cut the meat into small strips and add it to the broth, add lemon juice, and serve sprinkled with mint.

791

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken, 6 1/2 ounces chicken giblets, chopped, 6 cups water, 2 each onions finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Canja De Galinha (Chicken Soup with Lemon and Mint) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Canja De Galinha (Chicken Soup with Lemon and Mint)

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