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Canja

"A taste of Brazil, this simple soup is made special by the addition of rice, tomatoes, carrots, and chopped ham. These combine to lift the flavor out of the ordinary, making this soup a substantial one."

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken meat
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • 3/4 cup tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup diced ham
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. To a large saucepan, add the chicken, onion, and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Lift the chicken out onto a platter, and set aside. Strain the stock through a sieve set over a bowl. Discard the solids, and skim off as much fat as possible from stock.
  2. Rinse out the saucepan, and return the stock to it. Add the rice, tomatoes and carrots to the stock. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Cook until the rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into strips about 1/2 X 1 1/2 inches. Return the chicken to the soup with the ham, and cook just long enough to heat through. Add the parsley, and serve.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 510 | Total Fat: 27.3g | Cholesterol: 166mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by LEUTE 
One of the best chicken soup recipes I have ever tasted. I do this, buy a roasted chicken at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2005 by KATHRYN88 
Awesome Recipe! We selected this receipe for an international dinner at our church. EVERYONE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by bubilina 
Two thumbs up! My subs: I used one pkg of chicken (~1.5 lbs) - this seemed like plenty. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by DEEDEE 
what a great soup, and so healthy, too. We added a rib of diced celery to the mix, and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by Lu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was a great chicken soup. I added 1/4 can of tomato sauce to give the soup a little more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by PREDESTOGO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I really loved this soup, But what is really important is My Husband loved it. I added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by BILLIEBEE3 
This was my first try at making chicken soup, and it was delicious! I only made some slight... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by betsys 
Good the first day, AWESOME the next. Make it the day before so the flavors will blend better. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2006 by AdrienneA3 
I was skeptical of this recipe at first, but I tried it and was pleasantly surprised! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2006 by ANGJOHN1 
This dish was amazing. I followed the recipe quite closely, and it was great. Even better... MORE

 
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