Portuguese Chicken Soup - Aka Canja Recipe

Name: Portuguese Chicken Soup - Aka Canja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Yellow onion diced; 1 Carrot sliced; 1 Stalk of celery sliced; 2 Bay leaves; 1 Stewing hen or whole chicken with legs and thighs removed; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup Rice or soup pasta; 2 Lemons; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 sprigs thyme (optional)

Servings: persons

1 Yellow onion diced
1 Carrot sliced
1 Stalk of celery sliced
2 Bay leaves
1 Stewing hen or whole chicken with legs and thighs removed
2 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Rice or soup pasta
2 Lemons
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 sprigs thyme (optional)

1
Place onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves and salt in a large pot. Add the whole stewing hen. If using a regular chicken, remove the legs and thighs for another use and place the remaining chicken, bones and all, in the pot. Add enough water to cover the chicken (about 8 cups). Bring to a boil then simmer for 1.5 - 2 hours.
2
Remove chicken from pot and set aside. Add rice or soup pasta to pot and stir. Cook until rice or pasta is done to your liking. Meanwhile, shred chicken, disposing of skin and bones. If using a stewing hen, you may only want to shred the white meat.
3
When rice or pasta is to your liking, add shredded chicken back to pot along with the juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle thyme leaves on top (optional). Serve with remaining lemon cut into wedges.

305

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Yellow onion diced, 1 Carrot sliced, 1 Stalk of celery sliced, 2 Bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Chicken Soup - Aka Canja 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.

Portuguese Chicken Soup - Aka Canja

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