Description
Canja – Cape Verdean Chicken Soup Recipe is a cherished dish that brings warmth and joy to any table. This comforting chicken soup is enriched with rice and vibrant vegetables, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Infused with simple seasonings and wholesome ingredients, Canja not only nourishes the body but also fosters togetherness, encouraging loved ones to gather around and share hearty bowls of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 large tomato, quartered
- 1 and 1/2 cups medium-grain rice
- 2 bouillon cubes
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and olive oil for at least one hour.
- Brown the marinated chicken in a large stock pot with olive oil.
- Sauté onions and tomatoes until soft.
- Add the marinated mixture along with broth and water; bring to a boil.
- Simmer for an hour before shredding the chicken.
- Stir in rice, carrots, and diced potatoes; simmer until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cape Verdean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg